Sim Raleigh

Simeon Raleigh (24 March 1909 – 1 December 1934) was an English professional footballer.

Sim Raleigh
Personal information
Full name Simeon Raleigh
Date of birth (1909-03-24)24 March 1909
Place of birth Brinsworth, Rotherham, England
Date of death 1 December 1934(1934-12-01) (aged 25)
Place of death Rochester, England
Position(s) Inside-forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1929–1930 Huddersfield Town 0 (0)
1930–1932 Hull City 31 (22)
1932–1934 Gillingham[1] 83 (34)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 August 2007

Raleigh's clubs included Huddersfield Town, Hull City and Gillingham. While playing for Gillingham in a match against Brighton & Hove Albion on 1 December 1934, he suffered a haemorrhage following a blow to the head and died in hospital later the same day. The club raised over £250 for his widow and child.[2]

References

  1. Triggs, Roger (2001). The Men Who Made Gillingham Football Club. Tempus Publishing Ltd. p. 26. ISBN 0-7524-2243-X.
  2. Triggs, Roger (1984). Gillingham Football Club: A Chronology 1893-1984. Kent County Libraries. p. 13.
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