About Wilf Merritt
Lived 1864 – 2000. Wilf Merritt was a British association football player.
Career Merritt started his career at his home town club Leek. He joined Stoke in January 1889, during his time at Stoke he was mainly used as a back-up to first choice goalkeeper Bill Rowley. Merritt made just five appearances in his ten months at Stoke before returning to Leek.
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Honours with Stoke Football Alliance champions: 1890–91
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wilf Merritt?
English footballer
When was Wilf Merritt born?
Wilf Merritt was born in 1864 in Leek.
When did Wilf Merritt die?
Wilf Merritt died in 2000.
What was Wilf Merritt's occupation?
Wilf Merritt was an association football player.
What nationality was Wilf Merritt?
Wilf Merritt was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilf Merritt. https://biography.guide/wilf-merritt/
MLA: "Wilf Merritt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wilf-merritt/.
Chicago: "Wilf Merritt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wilf-merritt/.
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