About Bob Hesford
Lived 1916 – 1982 (aged 66). Bob Hesford was a British association football player.
Robert Taylor Hesford (13 April 1916 – 15 June 1982) was an English professional footballer who played all his professional career as a goalkeeper for Huddersfield Town.
Biography Hesford was born in Bolton. In 1950, Robert was teaching at Spring Grove Junior school in Huddersfield.. He was praised for his sportsmanship and skill in saving a penalty that was retaken at Old Trafford against Manchester United by J.P.W. Mallalieu in the Sporting Manners chapter of his book, Sporting Days
Family Three of Hesford's sons had successful sporting careers. Bob Hesford was an England rugby union international; Steve Hesford played rugby league for Warrington; and Iain Hesford was a goalkeeper like his father, playing for Blackpool and Sunderland amongst a number of clubs.
Honours Huddersfield Town FA Cup runner-up: 1937–38
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Hesford?
English footballer (1916-1982)
When was Bob Hesford born?
Bob Hesford was born on 13 April 1916 in Bolton.
When did Bob Hesford die?
Bob Hesford died on 15 June 1982.
What was Bob Hesford's occupation?
Bob Hesford was an association football player.
What nationality was Bob Hesford?
Bob Hesford was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Hesford (footballer)
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