Bob Stephenson

George Robert Stephenson (born 19 November 1942) is an English former cricketer and footballer.

He played first-class cricket for Derbyshire and Hampshire from 1967 to 1980. He also played football as an inside forward during the 1960s, most notably for Rochdale.

Stephenson was born in Derby. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1967 and 1968. He joined Hampshire for the 1969 season.

Hampshire played steadily in 1969 and finished the season in fifth place. However, the team struggled the following season and ended 1970 with only four victories.

Stephenson continued to serve Hampshire through the inconsistent times of the mid-70s, the highlight being the team's second-ever victory in the County Championship in 1973. Stephenson remained a first-team choice through the late 1970s and into the 1980 season, but he retired from first-class cricket after Hampshire finished bottom of the County Championship that year. Stephenson scored his only first-class century for Hampshire against Somerset in 1976. He served as club captain during his penultimate season after Richard Gilliat retired.

Stephenson also played professional football for Derby County, Shrewsbury Town, and Rochdale in the 1960s.