Gil Merrick

Bio: Gilbert Harold "Gil" Merrick was an English footballer and football manager. Considered one of the best goalkeepers in the UK during the mid-1950s, Merrick was one in a long line of great Birmingham City keepers which included the likes of Johnny Schofield and Harry Hibbs.

Born: January 26, 1922 in Sparkhill, United Kingdom

Died: February 04, 2010 in United Kingdom