Bobby Gilfillan (footballer, born 1938)
Robert Inglis Gilfillan (29 June 1938 – 8 November 2012) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Inglis Gilfillan[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 29 June 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Cowdenbeath, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 8 November 2012 (aged 74) | ||
| Place of death | Perth, Scotland | ||
| Playing 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) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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
- "Bobby Gilfillan". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- The Black 'n' White Alphabet: Complete Who's Who of Newcastle United F.C. ISBN 1899538038
- "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
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