About Bobby Noble
Lived 1945 – 2023 (aged 77). Bobby Noble was a British association football player.
Robert Noble (18 December 1945 – 22 August 2023) was an English footballer who played as a full back in the Football League for Manchester United.
Career Born in Reddish, Stockport, on 18 December 1945, Noble signed for Manchester United as a trainee in 1961 and turned professional the following year. He made his Football League debut on 9 April 1966 in a 2–1 home defeat to Leicester City, However he was seriously injured in a car crash just before United sealed the title. He recovered from the injuries which almost claimed his life, but his attempts to recover full fitness proved unsuccessful and he retired from playing three years later.
Death Noble died on 22 August 2023, at the age of 77.
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Who was Bobby Noble?
British association football player (1945-2023)
When was Bobby Noble born?
Bobby Noble was born on 18 December 1945 in Manchester.
When did Bobby Noble die?
Bobby Noble died on 22 August 2023.
What was Bobby Noble's occupation?
Bobby Noble was an association football player.
What nationality was Bobby Noble?
Bobby Noble was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Noble (footballer, born 1945)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Noble. https://biography.guide/bobby-noble-association-football-player/
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