About Bob Johnson
Lived 1905 – 1987 (aged 81–82). Bob Johnson was a British association football player.
Robert James Johnson (27 March 1905 – 1987) was an English footballer who scored 15 goals from 39 appearances in the Football League playing as a centre forward or outside right for Southport and Darlington. He also played in Ireland for Derry City, was on the books of Barnsley, without playing for them in the League, and played non-league football for clubs including Ushaw Moor, Moor Ends Thorne, Firbeck Colliery, Spennymoor United, Thorne Colliery, Eden Colliery and Walker Celtic.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Johnson?
English footballer (1905-1987)
When was Bob Johnson born?
Bob Johnson was born on 27 March 1905 in Chester-le-Street.
When did Bob Johnson die?
Bob Johnson died in 1987.
What was Bob Johnson's occupation?
Bob Johnson was an association football player.
What nationality was Bob Johnson?
Bob Johnson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Johnson (footballer, born 1905)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Johnson. https://biography.guide/bob-johnson-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bob Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-johnson-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bob Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-johnson-association-football-player/.
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