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Bob Birrell

1890 – 1956

British association football player

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About Bob Birrell

Lived 1890 – 1956 (aged 65). Bob Birrell was a British association football player.

Personal life Birrell's younger brother Billy also became a footballer.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals

1910–11

18 0 6 0

24 0 1911–12

27 0 0 0 7 0 34 0 1919–20 26 0 2 0 2 0 30 0 1920–21 29 0 7 0 6 0 42 0 1921–22 31 0 3 1 3 0 37 1

113 0 12 1 18 0 143 1 St Mirren 1922–23 Eastern League (2): 1916–17, 1917–18

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob Birrell?

British association football player (1890-1956)

When was Bob Birrell born?

Bob Birrell was born on 6 October 1890 in Crossgates.

When did Bob Birrell die?

Bob Birrell died on 23 January 1956 in Halbeath.

What was Bob Birrell's occupation?

Bob Birrell was an association football player.

What nationality was Bob Birrell?

Bob Birrell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Birrell

· Wikidata: Q55639336

· DBpedia: Bob Birrell (footballer)

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MLA: "Bob Birrell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-birrell/.

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