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Key moments and achievements from Philip Summerill's life.
Philip was born
· Birmingham, England
Career Start
Phil Summerill joined Birmingham City straight from school, beginning a professional football career that would span more than a decade in the English Football League. He quickly established himself as a prolific striker at St Andrew's, becoming central to the club's attacking play.
Career Start
Phil Summerill joined Birmingham City straight from school, beginning a professional football career that would span more than a decade in the English Football League. He quickly established himself as a prolific striker at St Andrew's, becoming central to the club's attacking play.
Career Achievement
Summerill was Birmingham City's leading scorer for three successive seasons from 1968-69 to 1970-71, establishing himself as one of the most consistent goalscorers in the club's history. His prolific form made him a fan favorite at St Andrew's.
Career Achievement
Summerill was Birmingham City's leading scorer for three successive seasons from 1968-69 to 1970-71, establishing himself as one of the most consistent goalscorers in the club's history. His prolific form made him a fan favorite at St Andrew's.
Championship Achievement
Summerill contributed to Birmingham City's promotion to the Football League First Division in 1972, helping the club reach the top tier of English football. His goals were instrumental in the team's successful promotion campaign.
Championship Achievement
Summerill contributed to Birmingham City's promotion to the Football League First Division in 1972, helping the club reach the top tier of English football. His goals were instrumental in the team's successful promotion campaign.
Transfer
In 1973, Summerill transferred to Huddersfield Town for a fee of £65,000, a significant sum at the time. He scored 12 goals in 58 appearances for the Terriers before moving to Millwall in November 1974.
Transfer
In 1973, Summerill transferred to Huddersfield Town for a fee of £65,000, a significant sum at the time. He scored 12 goals in 58 appearances for the Terriers before moving to Millwall in November 1974.
Historic Goal
After moving to Wimbledon on a free transfer in 1977, Summerill scored on his debut in the club's first-ever Football League victory as a newly promoted Fourth Division side. He contributed 4 goals in 31 games before retiring in 1979, ending his career on a historic note.
Historic Goal
After moving to Wimbledon on a free transfer in 1977, Summerill scored on his debut in the club's first-ever Football League victory as a newly promoted Fourth Division side. He contributed 4 goals in 31 games before retiring in 1979, ending his career on a historic note.
Philip Summerill passed away
