About Bob Reid
Lived 1887 – 1998 (aged 110–111). Bob Reid was a British association football player.
Robert Reid (born 15 May 1887) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right back for Heart of Midlothian (where he took part in the 1907 Scottish Cup Final), Leith Athletic, Cowdenbeath, Burnley, Huddersfield Town and Southend United.
He served with the Royal Garrison Artillery during World War I, and was awarded the Italian Bronze Medal of Military Valor after the conflict ended.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Reid?
Scottish footballer (1887-1998)
When was Bob Reid born?
Bob Reid was born on 15 May 1887 in Newtongrange.
When did Bob Reid die?
Bob Reid died in 1998.
What was Bob Reid's occupation?
Bob Reid was an association football player.
What nationality was Bob Reid?
Bob Reid was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Reid (footballer, born 1887)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Reid. https://biography.guide/bob-reid-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bob Reid." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-reid-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bob Reid." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-reid-association-football-player/.
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