Cecil Kilborn

Cecil Kilborn (18 March 1902 – 7 June 1983) was an English footballer who played inside left for Bradford City.

Cecil Kilborn

Personal information
Date of birth	18 March 1902[1]
Place of birth	Desborough, England
Date of death	7 June 1983 (aged 81)[2]
Place of death	Desborough, England
Height	5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m)[3]
Position(s)	Inside left
Youth career
	Desborough Town
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1919–1924	Bradford City	40	(5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Kilborn was born in Desborough and played for Desborough Town until December 1919 when he was signed for Division One side Bradford City. But it was not until 8 October 1921 Kilborn made his debut in a 2–0 defeat against Middlesbrough, playing a total of 14 games that season as the club lost its top flight status. In 1922–23 Kilborn was the club's joint top goal-scorer with just five goals. He was released in 1924 after just 40 games with the club.

References

1. 1939 England and Wales Register
2. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
3. Stapler (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Bradford City". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.