About Bobby Davidson
Lived 1913 – 1988 (aged 74–75). Bobby Davidson was a military personnel and association football player.
Career Considered a player with great talent and potential – but a variable temperament – from an early age, Davidson made one appearance for the Scottish Football League XI in 1934 while with St Johnstone and scored the Perth club's 1000th Scottish Football League goal.
After moving to Arsenal towards the end of the 1934–35 season he quickly won the Football League title and was seen as a possible successor to Alex James. departing aged 35 in 1948. He later featured for local non-league sides Hinckley Athletic, Redditch Town and Rugby Town.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby Davidson?
Scottish footballer (1913-1988)
When was Bobby Davidson born?
Bobby Davidson was born on 27 April 1913 in Lochgelly.
When did Bobby Davidson die?
Bobby Davidson died in 1988 in Coventry.
What was Bobby Davidson's occupation?
Bobby Davidson was a military personnel and association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Davidson (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Davidson. https://biography.guide/bobby-davidson-military-personnel/
MLA: "Bobby Davidson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobby-davidson-military-personnel/.
Chicago: "Bobby Davidson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bobby-davidson-military-personnel/.
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