Eric Gemmell (7 April 1921 – 23 February 2008) was an English footballer who played for Oldham Athletic, Crewe Alexandra and Rochdale.

Eric Gemmell
Personal information
Full name Eric Gemmell
Date of birth (1921-04-07)7 April 1921
Place of birth Manchester, England
Date of death 23 February 2008(2008-02-23) (aged 86)
Position(s) Centre-forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1945–1946 Manchester United
1946–1947 Manchester City
1946 Ashton United
1947–1954 Oldham Athletic 195 (109)
1954 Crewe Alexandra 14 (5)
1954–1956 Rochdale 65 (32)
1956 Buxton
1960 Nantlle Vale
Total 274 (146)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He began his career on the books of Manchester United and Manchester City but without making a first team appearance due to being called up to serve in the Royal Navy during WW2.

In January 1952 He scored seven goals in one game for Oldham Athletic.[1]

In the 1954–55 and 1955-56 seasons he was top goal scorer for Rochdale. [2] [3]

Gemmell died on 23 February 2008.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Oldham Athletic's Top 10 Players of All Time".
  2. ^ Rochdale AFC: The Official History 1907–2001 by Steven Phillipps. ISBN 1874427097
  3. ^ https://www.enfa.co.uk (subscription required)
  4. ^ "Eric Gemmell dies".