About Bobby Beattie
Lived 1916 – 2002 (aged 86). Bobby Beattie was a British association football player.
Robert Beattie (24 January 1916 – 21 September 2002) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Kilwinning Rangers, Kilmarnock, Preston North End and Wigan Athletic. He made one appearance for Scotland in 1938.
Beattie started his senior career with Kilmarnock and scored 43 goals in 120 Scottish Football League appearances for the club. He was sold to Preston North End in October 1937 for £2,500. He joined a club which already had several Scottish players, including Andy Beattie and Bill Shankly. During his first season with the club, Beattie was part of the team that won the 1938 FA Cup Final.
Honours Preston North End FA Cup: 1937–38
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Who was Bobby Beattie?
British association football player (1916-2002)
When was Bobby Beattie born?
Bobby Beattie was born on 24 January 1916 in Stevenston.
When did Bobby Beattie die?
Bobby Beattie died on 21 September 2002 in Irvine.
What was Bobby Beattie's occupation?
Bobby Beattie was an association football player.
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Bobby Beattie was British.
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