About Bob Gilbert
Lived 1923 – 1991 (aged 68). Bob Gilbert was an Australian military personnel and rugby league player.
James Robert 'Bob' Gilbert (2 May 1923 – 23 July 1991) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.
Gilbert was the youngest son of the legendary rugby league player Herb Gilbert and brother of Herb Gilbert Jr. and Jack Gilbert. After returning from active service in World War II, Bob Gilbert played 4 games with St. George Dragons during 1945. He continued in the lower grades at Saints until the late 1940s before retirement.
Gilbert died in Chifley, Australian Capital Territory on 23 July 1991.
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Who was Bob Gilbert?
Australian rugby league footballer (1923-1991)
When was Bob Gilbert born?
Bob Gilbert was born on 2 May 1923 in Bexley.
When did Bob Gilbert die?
Bob Gilbert died on 23 July 1991 in Chifley.
What was Bob Gilbert's occupation?
Bob Gilbert was a military personnel and rugby league player.
What nationality was Bob Gilbert?
Bob Gilbert was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Gilbert. https://biography.guide/bob-gilbert/
MLA: "Bob Gilbert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-gilbert/.
Chicago: "Bob Gilbert." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-gilbert/.
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