Wilf Gillow
English footballer and manager
About Wilf Gillow
Lived 1892 – 1944 (aged 51). Wilf Gillow was a British association football player and association football coach.
Wilfred Bernard Gillow (8 July 1892 – 11 March 1944) was an English professional football player and manager. Gillow also played cricket at county level.
Football career Gillow played club football for Blackpool, Preston North End, Fleetwood and Grimsby Town.
Gillow began his coaching career as player-manager at Grimsby Town, and was in charge from 1924 to 1932. He also managed Middlesbrough from March 1934 until his death in March 1944, which came after a "serious" operation.
Managerial statistics + Managerial record by team and tenureTeamFromToRecordGrimsby TownJune 1924April 1932 Total—
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Who was Wilf Gillow?
English footballer and manager (1892–1944)
When was Wilf Gillow born?
Wilf Gillow was born on 8 July 1892 in Lancashire.
When did Wilf Gillow die?
Wilf Gillow died on 11 March 1944 in Middlesbrough.
What was Wilf Gillow's occupation?
Wilf Gillow was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Wilf Gillow?
Wilf Gillow was British.
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