Wilky Gilmore: ‘He Was One of Our Own’

As a result, hundreds of students, parents and fans filter past the jersey every day, unaware of the history or the significance behind it, unaware of Maurice ‘Wilky’ Gilmore. He was a team player.”By the time Gilmore reached New Canaan High School, he was already writing his legend. In 1958, Gilmore capped his high school career with a school record 697 points and another state title. “There was no greater role model in the history of New Canaan High School than Wilky Gilmore,” Liberatore said. His grave sits on a small hill overlooking a pond in Lakeview Cemetery, The simple headstone reads “Maurice ‘Wilky’ Gilmore, 1940-1993.