About Bob Gregg
Lived 1904 – 1991 (aged 86–87). Bob Gregg was a British association football player.
Robert Edmond Gregg (4 February 1904 – 22 May 1991) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward. He played for Darlington, Sheffield Wednesday, Birmingham and Chelsea in the Football League, making nearly 200 appearances in total.
Having scored at a goal every two games for Darlington,
Gregg also made 1 WW2 Guest appearance for Clapton Orient on 26 August 1944, played at Fratton Park against Portsmouth, a 5–1 defeat, before a 10 000 crowd. a report on the match in a local Portsmouth paper stated that Gregg had a shot on six minutes which was saved by the Pompey goalkeeper Harry Walker. In November 1945 he was stationed at the Colchester Garrison and he made 3 appearances for then Southern League side Colchester United, his debut came at the age of 41 years and 272 days in the FA Cup against Wisbech Town.
Honours Sheffield Wednesday Football League First Division: 1928–29
Birmingham FA Cup runner-up: 1930–31
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Gregg?
English professional footballer (1904-1991)
When was Bob Gregg born?
Bob Gregg was born on 4 February 1904 in Ferryhill.
When did Bob Gregg die?
Bob Gregg died in 1991.
What was Bob Gregg's occupation?
Bob Gregg was an association football player.
What nationality was Bob Gregg?
Bob Gregg was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Gregg (footballer, born 1904)
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