George Aimer

George Aimer arrived at Dens Park in May 1921. Standing at 5’ 9” and weighing about 13 stone, he could play at both left and right back.

Starting out with junior side, Glenisla, and 3d Celtic, George went on to represent Forfar Athletic and Dundee Hibs.

He served with the Royal Artillery in WW1, and was in the winning team that participated in the 4^th Corps Artillery League. His brother, Alexander, a Sapper with the Royal Engineers, became a P.O.W.

George Aimer arrived at Dens Park in May 1921. Standing at 5’ 9” and weighing about 13 stone, he could play at both left and right back. It was felt that he could develop into “a first class defender.” Getting off to a slow start, he found it hard to settle as the replacement for David Raitt, who had left for Everton. However, he went on to form a good partnership with Davie Nicoll. Towards the end of his time with Dundee he was playing in the reserve team, which is where Fulham’s manager watched him play against Glasgow Rangers at Ibrox.

In March 1923 he was transferred to Fulham, but returned to Scotland in 1925 when he signed for Third Lanark. After being left without a club in 1927, he made the bold move of moving to America, joining Rhode Island F.C. He retired from football in 1931, by which time he was playing part time for the New York Giants.

On returning to Dundee, George took up employment with the Works Department of Dundee Corporation. Tragedy struck on the 8^th June 1935.Whilst working at Polepark Works, which was being demolished to make way for housing, George was struck by a falling roof beam. He was rushed to the D.R.I, but died before arrival.

George’s funeral took place on the 11^th June, and he was buried at the Eastern Cemetery, Dundee. Napper Thomson, Bob Crumley, Alexander Lindsay and Wm McIntosh attended, all of whom were former colleagues at Dens Park.

His father, Alexander Aimer, was a well-known local councillor.