About Ron Wilson
Lived 1924 – 2007 (aged 82). Ron Wilson was a British association football player.
Ron Wilson (10 September 1924 – 31 January 2007) was an English footballer who played as a wing half for West Ham United.
Footballing career Born in Sale, Cheshire, England, Wilson started playing for West Ham in 1944 in the wartime competition for League south of the Wartime League. Primarily a wing half, Wilson could play in any defensive position. He played only 39 times in his West Ham career in all competitions but only three in the Football League after the war had finished. His only 2 goals came on 24 March 1945 in a 3–1 win against Millwall.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ron Wilson?
English footballer, born 1924 (1924–2007)
When was Ron Wilson born?
Ron Wilson was born on 10 September 1924 in Sale.
When did Ron Wilson die?
Ron Wilson died on 31 January 2007.
What was Ron Wilson's occupation?
Ron Wilson was an association football player.
What nationality was Ron Wilson?
Ron Wilson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ron Wilson (footballer, born 1924)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Wilson. https://biography.guide/ron-wilson-association-football-player/
MLA: "Ron Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-wilson-association-football-player/.
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