About Bob McFarlane
Lived 1887 – 1955 (aged 67–68). Bob McFarlane was a British association football player.
Personal life Before the First World War, McFarlane worked as a marine engineer in the Glasgow shipyards on the Clyde. As a member of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, he joined the Royal Navy during the war. McFarlane served with the Auxiliary Fire Service during the Second World War and was involved during the Clydebank Blitz. 1 8 1 1919–20 0 22 2
27 2 0 0 3 1 30 3
1919–20 Scottish Division One 9 1 0 0
9 1 1920–21 Scottish Division Two 21 9 2 0 1 0 24 9 1924–25 Scottish Division Two 34 15 4 1 2 0 40 16 1925–26 Scottish Division Two 8 2
1 0 9 2 1926–27 Scottish Division Two 12 1 1 0 0 0 13 1
75 27 7 1 4 0 86 28 Dundee United (loan) 1925–26 Scottish Division One 2 0 3 0
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159 43 15 4 7 1 181 48
Honours Arbroath Forfarshire Cup: 1923–24
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob McFarlane?
association football player (1887-1955)
When was Bob McFarlane born?
Bob McFarlane was born on 17 January 1887 in Maryhill.
When did Bob McFarlane die?
Bob McFarlane died in 1955 in Clarkston.
What was Bob McFarlane's occupation?
Bob McFarlane was an association football player.
What nationality was Bob McFarlane?
Bob McFarlane was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob McFarlane (footballer, born 1887)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob McFarlane. https://biography.guide/bob-mcfarlane-association-football-player-1887/
MLA: "Bob McFarlane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-mcfarlane-association-football-player-1887/.
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