About Bob Dale
Lived 1931 – 2007 (aged 75). Bob Dale was a British association football player.
Robert Jenkins Dale (31 October 1931 – 2007), born in Irlam, Lancashire, was a professional footballer who played as a wing half. He played for Altrincham in non-league football, and played league football for Bury, making 15 appearances and scoring two goals, and Colchester United , making 128 appearances before he retired after contracting tuberculosis.
Dale died after suffering from cancer in January 2007.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Dale?
English footballer (1931-2007)
When was Bob Dale born?
Bob Dale was born on 31 October 1931 in Irlam.
When did Bob Dale die?
Bob Dale died on 17 January 2007.
What was Bob Dale's occupation?
Bob Dale was an association football player.
What nationality was Bob Dale?
Bob Dale was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Dale (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Dale. https://biography.guide/bob-dale/
MLA: "Bob Dale." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-dale/.
Chicago: "Bob Dale." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-dale/.
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