George Tait (1859 – 25 November 1882) was an English international footballer who played as a centre forward. Career Tait played for Birmingham Excelsior, and earned one cap for England on 26 February 1881. The match was a 1–0 loss to Wales. He died in 1882 of typhoid. References 1859 births 1882 deaths English footballers England international footballers Birmingham Excelsior F.C. players Association football forwards Deaths from typhoid fever