Gil Merrick
English footballer (1922–2010)
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Summary
Gil Merrick was born on January 26, 1922[1], in Sparkhill[2]. He died on February 3, 2010[3], in Birmingham[4]. He worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Member of sports team: Birmingham City F.C.[10], England men's national association football team[11]
- Position played on team / speciality: goalkeeper[12]
- Sport: association football[13]
- Family name: Merrick[14]
- Given name: Gil[15]
- Participant in: 1954 FIFA World Cup[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
- Country for sport: England[18]
- Name in native language: Gil Merrick[19]
- Start of work period: 1939[20]
- End of work period: 1960[21]
- Coach of sports team: Atherstone Town F.C.[22]
Why It Matters
Gil Merrick has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Gil Merrick born?
Gil Merrick was born in Sparkhill[2].
Where did Gil Merrick die?
Gil Merrick passed away in Birmingham[4].
What did Gil Merrick do for work?
Gil Merrick worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6].