About Bill Robertson
Lived 1923 – 2003 (aged 79). Bill Robertson was a British association football player.
Career
Robertson was born in Crowthorne, Berkshire. In youth football he played as a centre forward, only switching to goalkeeping while in the Royal Air Force stationed at Lossiemouth during the Second World War. He signed for Chelsea in October 1945, and played 43 times in all competitions for the first team before moving to Birmingham City in December 1948. This move failed to improve matters, as Robertson found himself behind Gil Merrick in the pecking order and played just three times in years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Robertson?
English footballer (1923-2003)
When was Bill Robertson born?
Bill Robertson was born on 25 March 1923 in Crowthorne.
When did Bill Robertson die?
Bill Robertson died on 15 March 2003 in Hanworth.
What was Bill Robertson's occupation?
Bill Robertson was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Robertson?
Bill Robertson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Robertson (English footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Robertson. https://biography.guide/bill-robertson-association-football-player-1923/
MLA: "Bill Robertson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-robertson-association-football-player-1923/.
Chicago: "Bill Robertson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-robertson-association-football-player-1923/.
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