About Bob Gray
Lived 1923 – 2022 (aged 98). Bob Gray was a British association football player.
Robert Gray (14 December 1923 – 8 April 2022) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Gray started his career with Whitehall Juniors and Newcastle United before joining Gateshead in 1944. He made 432 league appearances and 28 appearances in the FA Cup for Gateshead (as well as 57 appearances in the wartime league) before spells at non-league Ashington and North Shields. Gray died on 8 April 2022, at the age of 98.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Gray?
former professional footballer (born 1923)
When was Bob Gray born?
Bob Gray was born on 14 December 1923 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
When did Bob Gray die?
Bob Gray died on 8 April 2022.
What was Bob Gray's occupation?
Bob Gray was an association football player.
What nationality was Bob Gray?
Bob Gray was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Gray (footballer, born 1923)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Gray. https://biography.guide/bob-gray-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bob Gray." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-gray-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bob Gray." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-gray-association-football-player/.
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