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Bobby Booth

1890 – 1974

Professional footballer (1890-?)

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About Bobby Booth

Lived 1890 – 1974 (aged 83–84). Bobby Booth was a British association football player.

Robert Booth (20 December 1890 – after 1925) was an English professional footballer who made nearly 200 appearances in the Football League playing for Blackpool, Birmingham, Southend United, Swansea Town, Merthyr Town and New Brighton. He played as a wing half.

Booth was born in West Hartlepool, County Durham. He began his football career with Spennymoor United before joining Second Division club Blackpool in May 1912. In three seasons before the First World War and one season after, Booth played 96 Football League games before moving to Birmingham in May 1920. Described as a "very quiet hard worker who never becomes ruffled", he played six times in his first season, at the end of which the club were promoted. Booth played twice in the First Division, but was allowed to leave at the end of the season. He embarked on a tour of the Third Divisions, spending short spells with Southend United, Swansea Town, Merthyr Town and New Brighton.

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Who was Bobby Booth?

professional footballer (1890-?)

When was Bobby Booth born?

Bobby Booth was born on 20 December 1890 in West Hartlepool.

When did Bobby Booth die?

Bobby Booth died in 1974.

What was Bobby Booth's occupation?

Bobby Booth was an association football player.

What nationality was Bobby Booth?

Bobby Booth was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bobby Booth

· Wikidata: Q4934799

· DBpedia: Bobby Booth

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