Alf Gilson


Thomas Anthony Gilson, sometimes known as Alf Gilson, was an English professional football right back who played in the Football League for Bristol City, Aston Villa 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 Bournemouth, before returning home to Kingswood in February 1912. He then fell unconscious and died from pneumonia and pleurisy one month later.

Honours

Bristol City
Wycombe Wanderers