Bobby Gilfillan (footballer, born 1938)

For other people named Bobby Gilfillan, see Bobby Gilfillan (disambiguation).

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

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

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.