GEORGE CUMMINGS
The Cummings family were obviously at the head of the queue when someone handled out the football skills; George, his father and his three brothers all enjoyed periods as professional footballers.
George Cummings was born in Thornbridge near Falkirk in 1913. His early career, with Laurieston School, Thornbridge Waverley and Grange Rovers (with whom he received Junior International honours), established him as a left-back, a position he made his own during the inter-war years.
His senior clubs were Partick Thistle, for whom he signed in 1932, and Aston Villa, whom he joined in 1935, and with whom he won his Division 2 Championship medal in 1938.
As with so many of his contemporaries, the War interrupted Cummings' career, and despite guest appearances with Birmingham, Northampton Town, Nottingham Forest and Falkirk (and gaining one Wartime International cap), his playing days were virtually ended. Cummings retired from football in 1949 and served thereafter as a trainer with Villa and Hednesford Town, and as a Scout with Wolves, before retiring from the game.
The following three lots were awarded to
GEORGE CUMMINGS
(See also lots 234-237 and 248-250)
A 9ct gold and enamel medal, the obverse inscribed Glasgow Charity Cup, the reverse inscribed Won by Partick Thistle F.C., 1934-35, G. Cummings, with ring suspension
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A 9ct gold and enamel medal, the obverse inscribed Glasgow Charity Cup, the reverse inscribed Won by Partick Thistle F.C., 1934-35, G. Cummings, with ring suspension
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Partick Thistle defeated Queen's Park 2-1 in the above match.