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Gil Merrick (Soccer Player) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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*** ,1922
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Death day
February 3, 2010 (88 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
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Celebrities born on January 26
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Gilbert Harold Merrick is an English footballer and football manager. Considered one of Britain's best goalkeepers in the mid-1950s, Merrick is one of Birmingham City's great goalkeepers, including Johnny Schofield and Harry Hibbs. Merrick has spent his entire career at Birmingham City, playing over 700 times between 1939 and 1960. He made 170 appearances in World War II and 485 matches in the Football League after the war ended. He made 23 caps for the England national team and played in the 1954 World Cup. After retiring as a player, he managed the club for four years. The City of Birmingham renamed the railway stand at its St Andrew stadium to Gil Merrick stands at the start of the 2009–10 season.

About Gil Merrick

Soccer Player Gil Merrick was born on January 26, 1922 in England (He dies at the age of 88, on February 3, 2010).

He spent more than two decades at Birmingham City, where he was one of England's best goalkeepers in the 1940s and 1950s.

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Gil Merrick before becoming famous

Gil Merrick was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1922 is also the year of Dog (狗) in the Chinese Zodiac.

After being noticed in a trial game, he joined with Birmingham at the age of 18. To begin his career, he was the team's third-choice goalkeeper.

Achievement of Gil Merrick

He participated in 23 international matches, winning 11 of them, and helped Birmingham reach the FA Cup final in 1956.

Gil Merrick's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His father was a sheet metal worker who played semi-professional football for Birmingham, and he was born in Sparkhill, Birmingham.

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Later in his career, Soccer Player Jack Bultland rose to prominence as a standout goalkeeper for Birmingham City.

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Gil Merrick Income & Net worth

Gil Merrick's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a soccer player. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Gil Merrick.

Gil Merrick Height and Weight

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Latest information about Gil Merrick updated on March 23 2023.