About Ray Wilson
Born 1947. Ray Wilson is a British association football player.
Ray T. Wilson (born 8 April 1947) is a Scottish former football full-back.
An amateur with Woodburn Athletic he joined West Bromwich Albion on the same terms in 1963, turning professional a year later. Initially playing on the left side of midfield he soon settled into the left full-back position, dislodging Graham Williams with his hard tackling. A regular at left-back for a number of years, he suffered a shattered kneecap against Luton Town in August 1975 and was forced into early retirement as a consequence. He was awarded a testimonial game against Aston Villa the same year.
Following his retirement Wilson settled in Birmingham where he became a businessman.
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Who is Ray Wilson?
Scottish footballer (born 1947)
When was Ray Wilson born?
Ray Wilson was born on 8 April 1947 in Grangemouth.
What is Ray Wilson's occupation?
Ray Wilson is an association football player.
What nationality is Ray Wilson?
Ray Wilson is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ray Wilson (Scottish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Wilson. https://biography.guide/ray-wilson/
MLA: "Ray Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-wilson/.
Chicago: "Ray Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ray-wilson/.
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