Alf Gilson

Thomas Anthony Gilson (1881 – 2 March 1912), sometimes known as Alf Gilson, was an English professional footballer who played as a right back 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.

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Honours
Bristol City Wycombe Wanderers
 * Football League Second Division: 1905–06
 * Gloucestershire Cup: 1903–04
 * Berks & Bucks Senior Cup: 1908–09, 1909–10
 * Berks & Bucks Charity Cup: 1909–10