 He finally got his chance in professional football in October 1948 when he joined Wrexham from Chester-based side Heath Rangers and played regularly before moving to Football League Second Division side Barnsley in May 1952.His spell at Wrexham overlapped with his younger brother Phil's time at the club, for whom he played from 1950 to 1956.Although Barnsley were relegated in George's first season at the club, he was a regular part of the side when they topped Division Three North in 1954–55.