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Ray Wilkins was born on September 14, 1956 in Hillingdon, United Kingdom. Ray Wilkins was credited as an association football player, association football coach and sports commentator. Death is recorded on April 4, 2018, at the age of 61. Recorded honors include Member of the Order of the British Empire. The listed height was 173 cm.
My Take
Ray Wilkins represents the kind of intelligent midfielder I always gravitate toward. Born into a footballing family in Hillingdon, he was named Chelsea captain at just 18, a sign of leadership rare in someone so young. His journey through Manchester United, AC Milan and Rangers marks him as a thoughtful playmaker rather than a flashy one, the man who knits a match together with precise passing. After playing he coached and commentated, eventually earning an MBE. His death in 2018 was a genuine loss, but the arc of his career, from local boy to respected elder of the English game, commands real admiration from me.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ray Wilkins
- Name (Japanese)
- レイ・ウィルキンス
- Reading
- れい・うぃるきんす
- Born
- September 14, 1956 – April 4, 2018
- Origin
- Hillingdon, United Kingdom
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / sports commentator
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ray Wilkins born?
Born September 14, 1956.
When did Ray Wilkins die?
Died April 4, 2018, aged 61.
Where was Ray Wilkins from?
Ray Wilkins was from Hillingdon, United Kingdom.
What did Ray Wilkins do?
Ray Wilkins worked as association football player, association football coach, sports commentator.
How tall was Ray Wilkins?
Ray Wilkins was 173 cm.
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