About Bob Isbister
Lived 1885 – 1963 (aged 77). Bob Isbister was a Canadian athlete.
Robert "Big Bob" Isbister Sr. (June 9, 1885 – April 29, 1963) was a star football player in the Ontario Rugby Football Union 1905-1906 and then in the Big Four (IRFU) 1907-1915, 1919 for twelve seasons for the Hamilton Tigers. After retiring, he was a referee.
Isbister was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and died in Hamilton, Ontario. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1965 and into the Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.
His son Bob Isbister Jr. was also an all-star Grey Cup champion Canadian football player, with the Toronto Argonauts.
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Who was Bob Isbister?
Canadian football player and official
When was Bob Isbister born?
Bob Isbister was born on 9 June 1885 in Hamilton.
When did Bob Isbister die?
Bob Isbister died on 29 April 1963 in Hamilton.
What was Bob Isbister's occupation?
Bob Isbister was an athlete.
What nationality was Bob Isbister?
Bob Isbister was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Isbister. https://biography.guide/bob-isbister/
MLA: "Bob Isbister." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-isbister/.
Chicago: "Bob Isbister." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-isbister/.
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