About Bob Chapman
Born 1946. Bob Chapman is a British association football player.
Robert Dennis Chapman (born 18 August 1946), also known as Sammy Chapman, is a footballer who played as a defender in the Football League during the 1960s and 1970s, most notably with Nottingham Forest.
Career Chapman made his debut for Forest in 1964 at the age of 17 years 5 months. At the time this made him the youngest ever Forest player. He made 422 senior appearances for the club and was club captain. He scored 23 Forest goals and remained a regular after the arrival of new manager Brian Clough during the 1974-75 season. In 1977 Forest won promotion back to the top flight. That was Chapman's last season at Forest.
He joined Notts County staying there for a year. He next moved to Shrewsbury Town for his last two seasons of senior football.
Family His son Robert has played cricket for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.
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Who is Bob Chapman?
English footballer (born 1946)
When was Bob Chapman born?
Bob Chapman was born on 18 August 1946 in Walsall.
What is Bob Chapman's occupation?
Bob Chapman is an association football player.
What nationality is Bob Chapman?
Bob Chapman is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Chapman. https://biography.guide/bob-chapman/
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