About Wilf Low
Lived 1884 – 1933 (aged 48). Wilf Low was a British association football player.
Wilfrid Lawson Low (8 December 1884 – 30 April 1933) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre-half for Aberdeen and Newcastle United.
Low was nicknamed the "Laughing Cavalier", although opposition forwards may have disagreed with this as he was a typical hard defender of that time. He played 367 games for Newcastle scoring 8 goals. and son Norman were also professional footballers. He was killed in 1933 when a car knocked him over.
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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
International
Honours
Newcastle United FA Cup: 1909–10
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wilf Low?
Scottish footballer (1884-1933)
When was Wilf Low born?
Wilf Low was born on 8 December 1884 in Aberdeen.
When did Wilf Low die?
Wilf Low died on 30 April 1933 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What was Wilf Low's occupation?
Wilf Low was an association football player.
What nationality was Wilf Low?
Wilf Low was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilf Low. https://biography.guide/wilf-low/
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