Gilbert Beech (9 January 1922 – 2009) was an English footballer who played in

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for Swansea Town. His brother

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was also a professional footballer and played with Gilbert at Swansea.

Career

Beech, who played left-back, set the record for most consecutive league games started with Swansea at 106, since matched by Ashley Williams. While at Swansea, Beech played on the Swans team which won the 1949–50 Welsh Cup. After his second spell at Merthyr he also played alongside his brother at

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and Brecon Corinthians.

References

1922 births 2009 deaths Sportspeople from Tamworth, Staffordshire English footballers English Football League players Merthyr Tydfil F.C. players Swansea City A.F.C. players Association football defenders Hereford United F.C. players Brecon Corinthians F.C. players {{England-footy-defender-1920s-stub