About Bill Cockburn
Lived 1937 – 1995 (aged 57–58). Bill Cockburn was a British association football player.
William Robb Cockburn (3 May 1937 – August 1995) was an English professional footballer. After a five-year stint at Burnley without ever playing for the first team, he joined Gillingham in 1960 and went on to make 62 appearances in the Football League before dropping out of the professional game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Cockburn?
English footballer (1937-1995)
When was Bill Cockburn born?
Bill Cockburn was born on 3 May 1937.
When did Bill Cockburn die?
Bill Cockburn died in 1995.
What was Bill Cockburn's occupation?
Bill Cockburn was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Cockburn?
Bill Cockburn was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Cockburn. https://biography.guide/bill-cockburn/
MLA: "Bill Cockburn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-cockburn/.
Chicago: "Bill Cockburn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-cockburn/.
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