Thomas Anthony Gilson (1 July 1881 – 2 March 1912), sometimes known as Alf Gilson,[3] was an English professional footballer who played as a right back in the Football League for Bristol City, Aston Villa and Clapton Orient.

[1][4] 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.

[5][6] He then fell unconscious and died from pneumonia and pleurisy one month later.

[5][6] Bristol City Wycombe Wanderers

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