George Bray was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.
11 Facts About George Bray
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George Bray played his entire senior career with Burnley, making more than 250 appearances for the club in all competitions and forming part of the renowned defence known as the "Iron Curtain".
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George Bray was born in the town of Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, on 11 November 1918.
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George Bray's older brother, Jackie Bray, was a professional footballer and represented Manchester City and England.
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George Bray died at a care home in Hapton on 13 February 2002, aged 83.
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George Bray's funeral took place at St Matthew's Church in nearby Burnley and was attended by more than 100 people, including former Burnley manager Stan Ternent and former player Brian Flynn.
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George Bray appeared in all but one of the side's matches during the campaign and played nine matches in the FA Cup as Burnley reached the final of the competition for the first time since 1914.
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George Bray was ever-present the following season as Burnley finished third in the First Division on their return to the top flight of English football.
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George Bray was initially a trainer for the club's A team and later assisted the reserves before being appointed first-team trainer under new manager Adamson in 1970.
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George Bray retired from coaching four years later but remained at Turf Moor as the Burnley kit man.
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George Bray left the club in 1992 but remained an ardent supporter and often returned to watch matches when in good health.