About Bert Bennett
Lived 1889 – 1968 (aged 78–79). Bert Bennett was a British association football player.
Hubert Henry Bennett was a professional footballer who played as a full back for Bristol Rovers. He joined the club in 1911 and played 101 games in the Southern League without scoring, before losing his place in the team to David Taylor during the 1914–15 season. He retired from professional football in 1915.
Bennett played as an emergency goalkeeper on 26 April 1913 at Coventry City when goalie Harry Stansfield had to leave the field with an injury.
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Who was Bert Bennett?
English footballer (1889-1968)
When was Bert Bennett born?
Bert Bennett was born in 1889 in Oldbury-on-Severn.
When did Bert Bennett die?
Bert Bennett died on 22 July 1968 in Bristol.
What was Bert Bennett's occupation?
Bert Bennett was an association football player.
What nationality was Bert Bennett?
Bert Bennett was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bert Bennett. https://biography.guide/bert-bennett/
MLA: "Bert Bennett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bert-bennett/.
Chicago: "Bert Bennett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bert-bennett/.
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