Age, Biography and Wiki
Gil Reece (Gilbert Ivor Reece) was born on 2 July, 1942 in Cardiff, Wales, is a Welsh footballer. Discover Gil Reece's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
| Popular As |
Gilbert Ivor Reece |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
2 July, 1942 |
| Birthday |
2 July |
| Birthplace |
Cardiff, Wales |
| Date of death |
20 December, 2003 |
| Died Place |
Cardiff, Wales |
| Nationality |
Wales
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 61 years old group.
Gil Reece Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Gil Reece height is 5ft 7in .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 7in |
| Weight |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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Not Available |
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Gil Reece Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gil Reece worth at the age of 61 years old? Gil Reece’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Wales. We have estimated Gil Reece's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
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Timeline
Gilbert Ivor '"Gil" Reece (2 July 1942 – 20 December 2003) was a Welsh international footballer.
Described by former Wales manager Mike Smith as "a very quick player, sharp and tough", he made over 300 appearances in the Football League during spells with Cardiff City, Sheffield United, Newport County and Swansea City and won 29 caps for Wales.
Reece was born in Cardiff and represented Wales at schoolboy level before being offered an apprenticeship at his hometown club Cardiff City.
He made his way into the reserve side before spending a period on loan at Ton Pentre and was released by the club during the 1962–63 season and joined Pembroke Borough.
During his time in Pembroke, Reece worked as a plumber whilst playing part-time.
In 1963, Newport County manager Billy Lucas offered Reece another chance at professional football and, after just one season Somerton Park, his impressive displays convinced Sheffield United to pay £10,000 in April 1965 to sign him.
Soon after he was called up to win his first cap for Wales against England.
He settled quickly with the Blades, helping them to a ninth-place finish in the First Division during his first season but suffered a badly broken leg the following year which kept him out of the side for nearly a year.
Despite this he went on to appear over 200 times for the club, establishing himself as a fan favourite with the Bramall Lane crowd.
He was capped by Wales in baseball for the annual international against England in July 1963.
After retiring from professional football he returned to baseball playing well into his 40s.
He played for the St Francis, Grange Catholics and Grange Albion baseball clubs.
He returned to his hometown club Cardiff City in September 1972 alongside teammate Dave Powell in an exchange deal for Alan Warboys.
Appointed club captain, he went on to play in a variety of different roles for the club and in his first two seasons his goals helped the club win the Welsh Cup, scoring a hat-trick in the second leg of the 1973 final and once in the second leg of the 1974 final.
The club suffered relegation during the 1974–75 season, with Reece finishing as the club's top scorer with 8 goals, but managed to win promotion on the first time of asking the following year.
Reece left the club at the end of the season and joined Swansea City where he spent a short time before retiring.
After 1976 Reece played for non-League Barry Town.
On retiring from his playing career he ran a family heating business before becoming a hotelier in Cardiff, running the Clare Court hotel in Grangetown.
In April 2000, Reece was forced to have his right leg amputated after continually developing cysts behind his knee.
He died in Cardiff, aged 61.
He was also the brother of Welsh boxer Leonard "Luggie" Reece, and Grandfather of Welsh Rugby League International Lewis Reece.
Reece has the rare distinction of being a double international at baseball and football.
