About Wilf Shaw
Lived 1912 – 1945 (aged 32). Wilf Shaw was a British association football player.
Wilfred Shaw (21 April 191220 February 1945) was an English footballer who played as a right back mainly for Doncaster Rovers. He was killed in action in World War II.
Playing career Shaw signed to Doncaster from local club Rossington Colliery for the start of the 1930–31 season, though didn't get his first game until 2 May 1931. The following season he made just 2 appearances, and it wasn't until the end of the 1933–34 season that he became a regular feature, playing in every league and FA Cup game in the 1934–35 season.
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Who was Wilf Shaw?
English footballer (1912-1945)
When was Wilf Shaw born?
Wilf Shaw was born on 21 April 1912 in Rossington.
When did Wilf Shaw die?
Wilf Shaw died on 20 February 1945 in Klever Reichswald.
What was Wilf Shaw's occupation?
Wilf Shaw was an association football player.
What nationality was Wilf Shaw?
Wilf Shaw was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilf Shaw. https://biography.guide/wilf-shaw/
MLA: "Wilf Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wilf-shaw/.
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