Bobby Gilfillan (footballer, born 1938)

Robert Inglis Gilfillan (29 June 1938 – 8 November 2012) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a striker.

Bobby Gilfillan
Personal information
Full name Robert Inglis Gilfillan[1]
Date of birth (1938-06-29)29 June 1938
Place of birth Cowdenbeath, Scotland
Date of death 8 November 2012(2012-11-08) (aged 74)
Place of death Perth, Scotland
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
Cowdenbeath Royals
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1956–1959 Cowdenbeath 81 (48)
1959–1960 Newcastle United 7 (2)
1960–1961 St Johnstone 14 (6)
1961–1963 Raith Rovers 22 (3)
1963–1966 Southend United 66 (33)
1966–1971 Doncaster Rovers 186 (33)
Northwich Victoria
Total 376 (126)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Cowdenbeath, Gilfillan played for Cowdenbeath Royals, Cowdenbeath, Newcastle United,[2] St Johnstone, Raith Rovers, Southend United, Doncaster Rovers and Northwich Victoria.[3]

References

  1. "Bobby Gilfillan". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  2. The Black 'n' White Alphabet: Complete Who's Who of Newcastle United F.C. ISBN 1899538038
  3. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database.
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