About Sim Raleigh
Lived 1909 – 1934 (aged 25). Sim Raleigh was a British association football player.
Simeon Raleigh (24 March 1909 – 1 December 1934) was an English professional footballer.
Raleigh's clubs included Huddersfield Town, Hull City and Gillingham. While playing for Gillingham in a match against Brighton & Hove Albion on 1 December 1934, he was injured in a clash of heads with an opponent, and continued to play but collapsed later in the game and died in hospital that night. The club raised over for his widow and young son.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sim Raleigh?
English footballer (1909-1934)
When was Sim Raleigh born?
Sim Raleigh was born on 24 March 1909 in Brinsworth.
When did Sim Raleigh die?
Sim Raleigh died on 1 December 1934 in Rochester.
What was Sim Raleigh's occupation?
Sim Raleigh was an association football player.
What nationality was Sim Raleigh?
Sim Raleigh was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sim Raleigh. https://biography.guide/sim-raleigh/
MLA: "Sim Raleigh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sim-raleigh/.
Chicago: "Sim Raleigh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sim-raleigh/.
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