About Gilbert Ovens
Lived 1884 – 1963 (aged 78–79). Gilbert Ovens was a British association football player.
Gilbert Ovens (1884 or 1885 – 17 March 1963) was an English professional footballer who played in the Southern League for Bristol Rovers and Queens Park Rangers, as well as being on the books of Football League side Chelsea.
Ovens, who was born in Bristol, began his career with his home town club Bristol Rovers. He made a total of 66 appearances for them in the then-professional Southern League before being signed by Chelsea in 1910. He later returned to Southern League football with QPR.
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Who was Gilbert Ovens?
English footballer (1884-1963)
When was Gilbert Ovens born?
Gilbert Ovens was born in 1884 in Bristol.
When did Gilbert Ovens die?
Gilbert Ovens died on 17 March 1963 in Bristol.
What was Gilbert Ovens's occupation?
Gilbert Ovens was an association football player.
What nationality was Gilbert Ovens?
Gilbert Ovens was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gilbert Ovens. https://biography.guide/gilbert-ovens/
MLA: "Gilbert Ovens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gilbert-ovens/.
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