Tom Gilbey
Thomas Edmund Gilbey (20 January 1898 – 1962) was an English footballer who played professionally for Gillingham. Although he only made 11 Football League appearances for the Kent-based club, he was notable for scoring the Gills' first ever league goal, against Southampton in August 1920.[1][2]
 Gilbey in Gillingham colours in 1920 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Edmund Gilbey | ||
| Date of birth | 20 January 1898[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Bishop Auckland, England | ||
| Date of death | 1962 (aged 63–64)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Bishop Auckland, England | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ?–1920 | Darlington | ||
| 1920–? | Gillingham[1] | 11 | (6) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
References
- Triggs, Roger (2001). The Men Who Made Gillingham Football Club. Tempus Publishing Ltd. p. 18. ISBN 0-7524-2243-X.
- Triggs, Roger (1984). Gillingham Football Club: A Chronology 1893-1984. Kent County Libraries. p. 11.
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