About Bob Walker
Born 1942. Bob Walker is a British association football player.
Robert Walker (born 23 July 1942) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender. He played in the Football League for Brighton & Hove Albion, Bournemouth and Colchester United.
Walker began his career at non-league Gateshead before joining Football League club Brighton & Hove Albion in 1962. After one season he played the next with Southern League Ashford Town (Kent). At the start of the 1964–65 campaign he joined Football League club Hartlepool United but after a brief stay in which he made no appearances he returned to the Southern League for four matches with Margate. Early in 1965 Walker returned to the Football League joining Bournemouth. He subsequently moved to Colchester United for the 1967–68 season.
Thereafter Walker played non-league football for Dover, Bedford Town and Salisbury.
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Who is Bob Walker?
Footballer (born 1942)
When was Bob Walker born?
Bob Walker was born on 23 July 1942 in Wallsend.
What is Bob Walker's occupation?
Bob Walker is an association football player.
What nationality is Bob Walker?
Bob Walker is British.
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· DBpedia: Bob Walker (footballer, born 1942)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Walker. https://biography.guide/bob-walker-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bob Walker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-walker-association-football-player/.
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