Gerry Lightowler

Gerard A. Lightowler (5 September 1940 – 26 July 2008) was an English professional footballer, who played more than 200 games for his hometown club Bradford Park Avenue. He also played for Bradford City, Guiseley, and in the US with Los Angeles Wolves.

Career Lightowler was born in Bradford, England, on 5 September 1940 and attended St. Bede's Grammar School. He was a left back, Of his games, 208 were in the league. before he returned to Bradford, after signing for Division Four team Bradford City under the management of Jimmy Wheeler. City finished fourth during the 1968–69 season, earning promotion to Division Three. Following his release, he joined nearby non-league club Guiseley.

Personal life Lightowler was married to Sandra. He was also interested in cricket and was a steward and committee member of Gomersal Cricket Club, in Gomersal, West Yorkshire. He was also a keen amateur golfer and organised and played in the cricket club's annual golf event. Since his death the golf tournament has been renamed 'The Gerry Lightowler memorial' and the winner receives a silver trophy in his honour.

He died in July 2008 at the age of 67. Following his death, his former teammate Bobby Ham, with whom he played at both Bradford clubs, described him as "a great lad with a fantastic sense of humour".