About Gerry Gow
Lived 1952 – 2016 (aged 64). Gerry Gow was a British association football player and association football coach.
Gerald Gow (29 May 1952 – 10 October 2016) was a footballer who played for Bristol City in the 1970s, making 375 appearances for them in The Football League.
Playing career Gow made his debut for Bristol City in 1970 at the age of 17. He was a member of the side which achieved promotion in 1976 to the First Division. He then moved to Yeovil Town where he was player manager for a time.
In popular culture Gerry Gow is mentioned in the song 'This One's for Now' by the band Half Man Half Biscuit on their album Urge For Offal.
Personal life Gow's grandson is Dorking wanderers defender Brennan Camp.
Death He died of cancer on 10 October 2016 at the age of 64.
Honours Manchester City FA Cup runner-up: 1980–81
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Who was Gerry Gow?
Scottish footballer (1952-2016)
When was Gerry Gow born?
Gerry Gow was born on 29 May 1952 in Glasgow.
When did Gerry Gow die?
Gerry Gow died on 10 October 2016.
What was Gerry Gow's occupation?
Gerry Gow was an association football player and association football coach.
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Gerry Gow was British.
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