Died 1976 | Years Team Role Belgian footballer Date of death 1976 (aged 48–49) Name Marcel Gaillard | |
Date of birth (1927-01-15)15 January 1927 | ||
Place of birth Charleroi, Belgium | ||
Marcel Gaillard (15 January 1927 – 1976) was a Belgian professional footballer who played in England for Tonbridge, Crystal Palace, Portsmouth, Weymouth and Yeovil Town, making a total of 80 appearances in the Football League. Gaillard was the first non-British footballer to play for Crystal Palace; he was also the first non-British player to score for them. He also played in Belgium for Olympic Charleroi.
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