About Bob Pryde
Lived 1913 – 1998 (aged 85). Bob Pryde was a British association football player and association football coach.
Robert Ireland Pryde (25 April 1913 – 30 June 1998) was a Scottish footballer, who played for East Fife, St Johnstone and Blackburn Rovers. He also appeared as a guest player for West Ham United later in World War II.
In the summer of 1949, he joined Wigan Athletic as a player-manager. During the 1949–50 season, he played 22 games and scored two goals in the Lancashire Combination as the club finished as the league's runners-up. He decided to end his playing career before the start of the following season, and went on to win the league title as manager. He left the club in January 1952.
Honours As manager Lancashire Combination: 1950–51
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Who was Bob Pryde?
Scottish footballer (1913-1998)
When was Bob Pryde born?
Bob Pryde was born on 25 April 1913 in Methil.
When did Bob Pryde die?
Bob Pryde died on 30 June 1998 in Blackpool.
What was Bob Pryde's occupation?
Bob Pryde was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Bob Pryde?
Bob Pryde was British.
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