Career
Born in Shustoke Getliff was sometimes referred to as "Catliff", "Gatliffe", "Getliffe" and "Getcliffe" in differing reports and documents. He was an amateur player playing for Darnall in Sheffield when he was spotted by Sheffield United and offered a professional contract. Getliff duly signed for the club but rejected professional terms, preferring to remain as an amateur and continue teaching.
As such he made infrequent appearances, usually in friendly games.
After leaving Bramall Lane in 1892 Getliff became headmaster of Street Luke"s School in Shireoaks where he lived until his death having spent 31 years at the school. He was also the President of Bassetlaw Cricket League having played cricket for Owlerton in Sheffield in his younger days.
