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Gilbert Godsmark

1877 – 1901

English footballer

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About Gilbert Godsmark

Lived 1877 – 1901 (aged 23–24). Gilbert Godsmark was a British association football player.

Gilbert Godsmark (January 1877 – February 1901) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward. Born in Derby, he began his career at Ashford United. In January 1900, he became Newton Heath's first signing for which they paid a fee, joining the club for £40 on the recommendation of forward Bob Donaldson. Half of the fee was paid on signing, with the remainder due if Godsmark were kept on after an initial trial period. However, his stay at Newton Heath was curtailed three months later by a call-up to be a reservist with the British Army in the Second Boer War, after just nine league appearances and four goals. After just nine months in South Africa, Godsmark died from an unknown disease. Because his death meant he was unable to return to Newton Heath after the war, despite them retaining his registration after he was enlisted, they withheld the remaining £20 of his fee, for which Ashford served them with a writ.

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Important facts

Born
1877, Derby
Birth century
Died
1901, South Africa

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gilbert Godsmark?

English footballer (1877–1901)

When was Gilbert Godsmark born?

Gilbert Godsmark was born in 1877 in Derby.

When did Gilbert Godsmark die?

Gilbert Godsmark died in 1901 in South Africa.

What was Gilbert Godsmark's occupation?

Gilbert Godsmark was an association football player.

What nationality was Gilbert Godsmark?

Gilbert Godsmark was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gilbert Godsmark

· Wikidata: Q5560937

· DBpedia: Gilbert Godsmark

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