About Bob Young
Lived 1886 – 1970 (aged 83–84). Bob Young was an association football player.
Personal life
Young was the older brother of footballer John Young. Prior to the First World War, he worked as an iron merchant's clerk. Young was shot in the knee in 1917 and evacuated to a hospital in London, but the injury did not prevent him from returning to football before the end of the year. He moved to Manchester in 1929.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Young?
association football player (1886-1970)
When was Bob Young born?
Bob Young was born in 1886 in Auchterarder.
When did Bob Young die?
Bob Young died in 1970.
What was Bob Young's occupation?
Bob Young was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Young (Scottish footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Young. https://biography.guide/bob-young-association-football-player-1886/
MLA: "Bob Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-young-association-football-player-1886/.
Chicago: "Bob Young." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-young-association-football-player-1886/.
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