George W. Chapman is an English former professional footballer who scored 12 goals from 43 appearances in the Football League

The Football League

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 playing for Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.

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. Born in Linton, Derbyshire

Linton, Derbyshire

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, he began his career with West Bromwich Albion

West Bromwich Albion F.C.

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, but played only matches in the wartime competitions for that club, never in the League. He was Brighton's top scorer in the 1946–47 season with 10 goals in all competitions. Chapman played as an inside left.