About Bob Wyllie
Lived 1929 – 1981 (aged 52). Bob Wyllie was a British association football player.
Robinson Gourlay Nicholl "Bob" Wyllie (4 April 1929 – May 1981) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Wyllie began his career with hometown club Dundee United and made nearly 100 league appearances before moving to English side Blackpool. After just eleven league appearances, Wyllie moved on to West Ham United and after a similar number of matches, moved on again, this time to Plymouth Argyle. Playing in just a handful of matches at Plymouth, Wyllie saw out his career at Mansfield Town, becoming a regular at Field Mill and by the time he retired from the senior game in 1962, he had made over 200 career league appearances.
Wyllie died in 1981 after settling in Alfreton, Derbyshire.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Wyllie?
Scottish footballer (1929-1981)
When was Bob Wyllie born?
Bob Wyllie was born on 4 April 1929 in Dundee.
When did Bob Wyllie die?
Bob Wyllie died on 1 May 1981 in Alfreton.
What was Bob Wyllie's occupation?
Bob Wyllie was an association football player.
What nationality was Bob Wyllie?
Bob Wyllie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Wyllie. https://biography.guide/bob-wyllie/
MLA: "Bob Wyllie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-wyllie/.
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