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Derek Wilkinson (footballer)

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Derek Wilkinson (4 June 1935 – 13 September 2017) was an English footballer who played as a Winger, and spent his entire senior career with Sheffield Wednesday.[1][2] Wilkinson made 231 appearances for the Owls from 1954 to 1965 before being forced to retire due to injury.[3] Wilkinson died at age 82 after a prolonged illness.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Derek Wilkinson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  2. ^ http://www.adrianbullock.com/swfc/stats/play0658.htm
  3. ^ Newcastle Fans profile
  4. ^ Former Sheffield Wednesday winger dies after battle with illness