Christopher Roy Chilton was an English professional footballer who played the majority of his career in the Football League for Hull City.
13 Facts About Chris Chilton
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Chris Chilton had a successful operation at the end of the season to remove it.
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Chris Chilton became renowned for his partnership with fellow striker Ken Wagstaff.
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Chris Chilton was taller than Wagstaff and unselfish, proving to be the perfect foil to his stockier, more predatory teammate.
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Chris Chilton is Hull City's all-time top scorer, with 222 goals in all competitions.
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Chris Chilton's move away from Hull was to Coventry City, which ended after just one season due to a back injury.
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Chris Chilton then returned to the East Riding of Yorkshire to play for local side Bridlington Trinity for four years.
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Chris Chilton began as the team's youth-team manager and was responsible for the development of future England manager Steve McClaren and England international Brian Marwood, amongst others.
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Chris Chilton eventually became assistant first-team manager under Colin Appleton and later Brian Horton.
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Chris Chilton had a short spell as caretaker manager following the sacking of Mike Smith.
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Chris Chilton was however eventually moved back to youth-team coach by Horton, who promoted Dennis Booth in his place.
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Chris Chilton would have a final role as assistant manager at Lincoln City, before leaving the game for good.
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Chris Chilton later developed dementia, and died on 20 May 2021, aged 77.