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Wilf Mannion

1918 – 2000

English footballer

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Lived 1918 – 2000 (aged 81). Wilf Mannion was a British association football player.

Wilfrid James Mannion (16 May 1918 – 14 April 2000) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward, He scored 110 goals in all competitions for Middlesbrough.

Mannion fought in France and Italy during World War II, and in Italy his commanding officer was the England cricketer Hedley Verity. He then played non-league football with Cambridge United.

International career Mannion was capped on 26 occasions by the England national team between 1946 and 1951, and his final appearance came on 3 October 1951. He was a member of the England squad for the 1950 FIFA World Cup.

He remains the only Middlesbrough player to score for England at the World Cup.

After football Mannion was eventually awarded a testimonial match by Middlesbrough in 1983, alongside former Boro and England colleague George Hardwick.

Mannion died on 14 April 2000 at the age of 81. After his death, Middlesbrough FC erected a statue of Mannion outside the Riverside Stadium.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
St Peter's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Awards
English Football Hall of Fame
Also known as
Wilfred James Mannion, Wilfrid James Mannion

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilf Mannion?

English footballer (1918-2000)

When was Wilf Mannion born?

Wilf Mannion was born on 16 May 1918 in Middlesbrough.

When did Wilf Mannion die?

Wilf Mannion died on 14 April 2000 in Teesside.

What was Wilf Mannion's occupation?

Wilf Mannion was an association football player.

What nationality was Wilf Mannion?

Wilf Mannion was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilf Mannion

· Wikidata: Q1386810

· DBpedia: Wilf Mannion

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