About Bobby Forrest
Lived 1931 – 2005 (aged 73). Bobby Forrest was a British association football player.
John Robert Forrest (13 May 1931 – 3 May 2005) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward. He played in the Football League for Leeds United and Notts County.
Career Born in Rossington, After leaving Weymouth, he joined Dorchester Town as player-manager where he remained until his retirement in 1970.
Personal life Following his retirement, he ran a guest house in Weymouth, where former team-mate and England international Jack Charlton would regularly stay.
He died on 3 May 2005, in Weymouth, after having suffered a stroke a few days earlier.
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Who was Bobby Forrest?
association football player (1931-2005)
When was Bobby Forrest born?
Bobby Forrest was born on 13 May 1931 in Rossington.
When did Bobby Forrest die?
Bobby Forrest died on 3 May 2005 in Weymouth, Dorset.
What was Bobby Forrest's occupation?
Bobby Forrest was an association football player.
What nationality was Bobby Forrest?
Bobby Forrest was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Forrest. https://biography.guide/bobby-forrest/
MLA: "Bobby Forrest." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobby-forrest/.
Chicago: "Bobby Forrest." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bobby-forrest/.
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