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]

For the British fashion designer, see Tom Gilbey (designer).

Tom Gilbey
Gilbey in Gillingham colours in 1920
Personal information
Full name Thomas Edmund Gilbey
Date of birth (1898-01-20)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
  1. Triggs, Roger (2001). The Men Who Made Gillingham Football Club. Tempus Publishing Ltd. p. 18. ISBN 0-7524-2243-X.
  2. Triggs, Roger (1984). Gillingham Football Club: A Chronology 1893-1984. Kent County Libraries. p. 11.


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