George Meek

George Jackson Meek (5 February 1934 – 16 March 2018) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a winger. Active in both Scotland and England, Meek made nearly 400 league appearances in a career which lasted from 1951 to 1965, scoring nearly 50 goals.

George Meek

Personal information
Full name	George Jackson Meek[1]
Date of birth	(1934-02-15)15 February 1934
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death	16 March 2018(2018-03-16) (aged 84)
Place of death	Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Height	5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)[2]
Position(s)	Winger
Youth career
	Thorniewood United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1951–1952	Hamilton Academical	15	(0)
1952–1960	Leeds United	195	(19)
1953–1955	→ Walsall (loan)	44	(6)
1960–1961	Leicester City	13	(0)
1961–1965	Walsall	128	(22)
	Dudley Town
Total		395	(47)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Glasgow, Meek began his career with Junior side Thorniewood United. After turning professional in 1951, Meek played for Hamilton Academical, Leeds United, Walsall and Leicester City, before playing non-league football with Dudley Town.^[3][4]

He died on 16 March 2018, aged 84.^[2][5]

References

1. "George Meek". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
2. "Former Leeds United winger George Meek dies aged 84". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
3. George Meek at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
4. "Leeds Fans". Archived from the original on 27 August 2009. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
5. "George Meek Obituary – Leeds, West Yorkshire | Legacy.com".