About Gilbert Brookes
Lived 1895 – 1952 (aged 56–57). Gilbert Brookes was a British association football player.
Gilbert Henry Brookes (2 April 1895 – 1952) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Luton Town, Merthyr Town, Swansea Town and Stoke.
Career Brookes was born in Kidderminster and played for his local club Kidderminster Harriers and then Shrewsbury Town before joining First Division Stoke in 1922.
Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals Stoke 1922–23 First Division
Swansea Town 1923–24 Third Division South
Luton Town 1924–25 Third Division South
Merthyr Town 1925–26 Third Division South
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Who was Gilbert Brookes?
English footballer (1895-1952)
When was Gilbert Brookes born?
Gilbert Brookes was born on 2 April 1895 in Kidderminster.
When did Gilbert Brookes die?
Gilbert Brookes died in 1952.
What was Gilbert Brookes's occupation?
Gilbert Brookes was an association football player.
What nationality was Gilbert Brookes?
Gilbert Brookes was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gilbert Brookes. https://biography.guide/gilbert-brookes/
MLA: "Gilbert Brookes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gilbert-brookes/.
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