About Wilson Briggs
Lived 1942 – 2005 (aged 62–63). Wilson Briggs was a British association football player.
Wilson Waite Briggs (15 July 1942 – February 2005) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa.
Briggs was spotted by Villa scout Jimmy Emson and joined Aston Villa in August 1959, travelling down from Edinburgh on the train with Charlie Aitken.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wilson Briggs?
Scottish footballer (1942-2005)
When was Wilson Briggs born?
Wilson Briggs was born on 15 July 1942 in Gorebridge.
When did Wilson Briggs die?
Wilson Briggs died in 2005 in Birmingham.
What was Wilson Briggs's occupation?
Wilson Briggs was an association football player.
What nationality was Wilson Briggs?
Wilson Briggs was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilson Briggs. https://biography.guide/wilson-briggs/
MLA: "Wilson Briggs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wilson-briggs/.
Chicago: "Wilson Briggs." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wilson-briggs/.
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