About Billy Robson
Lived 1907 – 1985 (aged 77–78). Billy Robson was a British association football player.
William Paisley Robson (20 December 1907 – 1985) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Burnley and Stoke City.
Career Robson was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and played for Walker Celtic, Huddersfield Town and Washington Colliery. He then joined Stoke City after being recommended to Tom Mather by the club's north east scouts. His time at Stoke was mainly spent in the reserves making the odd first team appearance as and when required. In total he spent five years at the Victoria Ground making 14 appearances scoring 6 goals. He then spent the 1937–38 season with Burnley.
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Who was Billy Robson?
English footballer (1907-1985)
When was Billy Robson born?
Billy Robson was born on 20 December 1907 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
When did Billy Robson die?
Billy Robson died in 1985.
What was Billy Robson's occupation?
Billy Robson was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Robson?
Billy Robson was British.
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