About Gilbert Beech
Lived 1922 – 2009 (aged 86–87). Gilbert Beech was a British association football player.
Gilbert Beech (9 January 1922 – 2009) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Swansea Town. His brother Cyril was also a professional footballer and played with Gilbert at Swansea.
Career Beech, who played left-back, set the record for most consecutive league games started with Swansea at 106, since matched by Ashley Williams. While at Swansea, Beech played on the Swans team which won the 1949–50 Welsh Cup.
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Who was Gilbert Beech?
English footballer (1922-2009)
When was Gilbert Beech born?
Gilbert Beech was born on 9 January 1922 in Tamworth.
When did Gilbert Beech die?
Gilbert Beech died in 2009.
What was Gilbert Beech's occupation?
Gilbert Beech was an association football player.
What nationality was Gilbert Beech?
Gilbert Beech was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gilbert Beech. https://biography.guide/gilbert-beech/
MLA: "Gilbert Beech." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gilbert-beech/.
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