George Hollis (footballer)

George Hollis

Personal information
Full name	George Hollis
Date of birth	1869
Place of birth	Kenilworth, England
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1891–1894	Small Heath	48	(0)
1894–1897	Bournbrook
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

George Hollis (1869 – after 1897) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Born in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, Hollis deputised as Small Heath's goalkeeper for England international Chris Charsley, an amateur whose career in the Birmingham City Police entailed his frequent absence from footballing duties. He made 49 appearances in all senior competitions, including 17 in Small Heath's last season in the Football Alliance^[1] and 31 in their first two seasons in the Football League.^[2] In 1894, Hollis's amateur status was reinstated and he joined Bournbrook F.C., retiring from the game in 1897.^[1]

Honours

with Small Heath

• Football League Second Division winners: 1892–93
• Football League Second Division runners-up: 1893–94

References

1. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. pp. 78, 98, 141. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 128. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.