About Bob Meacock
Born 1910. Bob Meacock was a British association football player.
William Robert Meacock (26 July 1910 – after 1946) was an English professional footballer who made 180 appearances in the Football League playing for Torquay United, Tranmere Rovers, Lincoln City and Birmingham. He played most frequently at centre half, but also appeared as a right half or inside right.
Meacock was born in Hoole, Cheshire. He played for local club Hoole & Newton, and was on the books of Chester and Blackpool, before joining Torquay United in 1931, where he made his debut in the Football League. He went on to play regular first-team football in the Third Division North for Tranmere Rovers, where he was part of the Tranmere side which reached the Welsh Cup final in 1934, and Lincoln City, for whom he made 116 appearances in all competitions. Meacock then moved to First Division club Birmingham as one of a number of players signed in 1938 to "boost the club's flagging fortunes".
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Who was Bob Meacock?
English footballer (born 1910)
When was Bob Meacock born?
Bob Meacock was born on 26 July 1910 in Hoole.
What was Bob Meacock's occupation?
Bob Meacock was an association football player.
What nationality was Bob Meacock?
Bob Meacock was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Meacock. https://biography.guide/bob-meacock/
MLA: "Bob Meacock." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-meacock/.
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