George Gaukrodger

Name: George Warrington Gaukrodger

Born: 7 December 1877, Belfast

Died: 31 December 1937, Low Moor, Bradford (England)*

Position: Inside-Forward

Representative Honours: Ireland: 1 Full Cap/1 Goal (1895).

Club Honours: (with Linfield) Irish League Champion 1894/95; Irish Cup Winner 1894/95.

Club Career:

Teams	Seasons	Signed	Fee	League	FA Cup	Other
Linfield	-	-	-	-	-	-
TOTALS	-	£-		-	-	-

Biography:

George Gaukrodger was just 17 years and 99 days old when he ran out for his only international against Wales in March 1895. He marked the occasion with a goal in a 2-2 draw, making him Ireland's fourth youngest ever player, and second youngest ever goalscorer.

1894/95 proved a high-point in Gaukrodger's footballing career. He was the Irish League's joint-top scorer with four goals (from six games), and rounded of the "Double" with the final goal of Linfield's 10-1 Irish Cup Final win over Bohemians. 

From then-on Gaukrodger's main attentions fell on cricket. He played as a skillful wicket-keeper and batsman for Ulster C.C. and in 1900 qualified for Worcester, playing over a hundred first-class matches in England up to 1910. He was also an umpire.

George was the son of Mr. George Henry Gaukrodger (c.1851-1902), who was noted as "manager of the old Fleetwood steamers." 

For more information on Gaukrodger's cricket career see Wikipedia and CricInfo.

Ireland Cap Details:

16-03-1895 Wales... H D 2-2 BC 1 Goal

Summary: 1/1. Won 0, Drew 1, Lost 1.

* the Northern Whig (8-Jan-1938) recorded Gaukrodger as being 59 at the time of his passing, but this is at odds with his birthdate. Cricinfo provides an alternative birth and death information.