About Jim Gillespie
Lived 1947 – 2016 (aged 69). Jim Gillespie was an association football player.
Jim Gillespie (13 July 1947 – 25 November 2016) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Carlisle United, Whitburn, East Stirlingshire, Raith Rovers, Dunfermline Athletic and Alloa Athletic, as a winger.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Gillespie?
footballer (1947-2016)
When was Jim Gillespie born?
Jim Gillespie was born on 13 July 1947 in Chapelhall.
When did Jim Gillespie die?
Jim Gillespie died on 25 November 2016 in Glenrothes.
What was Jim Gillespie's occupation?
Jim Gillespie was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Gillespie (footballer, born 1947)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Gillespie. https://biography.guide/jim-gillespie-association-football-player/
MLA: "Jim Gillespie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-gillespie-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Gillespie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-gillespie-association-football-player/.
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