About Bobby Braithwaite
Lived 1937 – 2015 (aged 78). Bobby Braithwaite was a British association football player.
Robert "Bobby" Braithwaite (24 February 1937 – 14 October 2015) was a Northern Irish footballer who played as a left winger.
Born in Belfast and growing up near Seaview, Braithwaite began his career with Crusaders, before joining Linfield in 1957. He later played for Middlesbrough and won ten caps for Northern Ireland. Between 1956 and 1963, he represented the Irish League XI eight times.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby Braithwaite?
British association football player (1937-2015)
When was Bobby Braithwaite born?
Bobby Braithwaite was born on 24 February 1937 in Belfast.
When did Bobby Braithwaite die?
Bobby Braithwaite died on 14 October 2015 in East London.
What was Bobby Braithwaite's occupation?
Bobby Braithwaite was an association football player.
What nationality was Bobby Braithwaite?
Bobby Braithwaite was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Bobby Braithwaite
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Braithwaite. https://biography.guide/bobby-braithwaite/
MLA: "Bobby Braithwaite." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobby-braithwaite/.
Chicago: "Bobby Braithwaite." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bobby-braithwaite/.
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