Thomas Anthony Gilson (1881 – 2 March 1912), sometimes known as Alf Gilson, was an English professional footballer who played as a right back in the

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for Bristol City,

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and Clapton Orient.

Personal life

After suffering from a chest condition which forced his retirement from football in September 1910, Gilson spent time recovering in

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, before returning home to Kingswood in February 1912. He then fell unconscious and died from pneumonia and pleurisy one month later.

Career statistics

Honours

Bristol City * Football League Second Division:

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* Gloucestershire Cup: 1903–04 Wycombe Wanderers * Berks & Bucks Senior Cup: 1908–09, 1909–10 * Berks & Bucks Charity Cup: 1909–10

References

English men's footballers Brentford F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football fullbacks 1912 deaths Burton Swifts F.C. players Aston Villa F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Southern Football League players Wycombe Wanderers F.C. players 1881 births Footballers from Aylesbury Deaths from pneumonia in England {{England-footy-defender-1880s-stub