About Gerry Colgan
Lived 1951 – 2011 (aged 59). Gerry Colgan was an association football player.
Gerry Colgan (20 June 1951 – 5 February 2011) was a Scottish amateur footballer who made over 140 appearances as a left back and left winger in the Scottish League for Queen's Park. He also played for Clydebank, Hamilton Academical and East Stirlingshire. He moved to St Andrew's High School in East Kilbride in 1978 and progressed to become the senior deputy head teacher. He later moved to the same role at the merged St Andrew's and St Bride's High School in the town. In February 2011, Colgan collapsed with a heart attack at Cathkin Braes Golf Club and was pronounced dead on arrival at Southern General Hospital in Glasgow.
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Who was Gerry Colgan?
association football player (1951-2011)
When was Gerry Colgan born?
Gerry Colgan was born on 20 June 1951 in Coatbridge.
When did Gerry Colgan die?
Gerry Colgan died on 5 February 2011 in Glasgow.
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Gerry Colgan was an association football player.
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