About Brian Gilmore
Lived 1933 – 1959 (aged 26). Brian Gilmore was an Australian australian rules football player.
Brian Phillip Gilmore (8 July 1933 – 29 November 1959) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1950s.
Gilmore was a follower in Footscray's 1954 premiership side and had the honour of having the ball in his hands when the siren sounded. He also represented Victoria at interstate football.
He was killed in a car accident near Wangaratta, Victoria in 1959.
His grandson Daniel Gilmore played in the AFL for Fremantle.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Brian Gilmore?
Australian rules footballer, born 1933
When was Brian Gilmore born?
Brian Gilmore was born on 8 July 1933 in Footscray.
When did Brian Gilmore die?
Brian Gilmore died on 29 November 1959 in Wangaratta.
What was Brian Gilmore's occupation?
Brian Gilmore was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Brian Gilmore?
Brian Gilmore was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Gilmore. https://biography.guide/brian-gilmore/
MLA: "Brian Gilmore." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brian-gilmore/.
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