Thomas Anthony Gilson (1 July 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.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAston Villa1900–01First Division2000—20Brentford1902–03Southern League First Division210301Appearance in Southern League promotion-relegation test match0250Brentford1906–07Southern League First Division30——30Total2403010280Career total2603010300
Honours Bristol City Football League Second Division: 1905–06 Gloucestershire Cup: 1903–04 Wycombe Wanderers Berks & Bucks Senior Cup: 1908–09, 1909–10 Berks & Bucks Charity Cup: 1909–10
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