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Chilton started his career with Seaham Colliery before joining Liverpool as an amateur in the summer of 1938 . Chilton transferred to Manchester United soon after in November 1938 and made his first team debut against Charlton Athletic in September 1939 . Chilton's early career was cut short by The Second World War although he made guest appearances for Airdrieonians , Cardiff City , Hartlepool United , Middlesbrough , Newcastle United and Charlton Athletic who he helped to win the League South Cup Final in 1944 . He served in the Durham Light Infantry and saw active service in the D Day Landings in 1944 . Chilton established himself in a Defensive Midfield position with Sir Matt Busby's first great post-war team and helped United to triumph in the 1948 FA Cup and was a key member of the 1952 league championship winning team. He was made club captain during the 1953-54 season. Having missed just 13 games in nine seasons at United and with 175 consecutive appearances to his name, Chilton requested a rest from first team action in early 1955 . He was replaced by Mark Jones , one of the rising Busby Babes , and never returned to first team action. He left the club in March 1955 to become player-manager with Grimsby Town . He joined the Mariners late in the 1954-5 season and was unable to stop them having to apply for re-election, but the following season under his management they were Champions of Division Three North - the only club ever to go from re-election to promotion in one season. Chilton continued as manager at Grimsby Town until April 1960 when he joined Wigan Athletic as manager for one season during 1960-61. Chilton joined Hartlepool United as a scout for the 1961-62 Season and became manager during 1962-63 . Chilton made 432 appearances and scored 3 goals for United and made two international appearances for England . Chilton died on 15 June , 1996 .
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