About Bobby Ross
Lived 1941 – 2022 (aged 80). Bobby Ross was a British association football player.
Robert Cochrane Ross (9 September 1941 – 28 May 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Early and personal life Ross was from Edinburgh. He grew up in a working-class family of miners and expected to follow in their footsteps before discovering his talent for football. He moved to Lincolnshire for his career where he lived until his death.
Football career Beginning his career in Scotland he played for Arniston Rangers, East Fife and St Mirren before a notable six-year spell with Grimsby Town. He finished his career with non-league side Gainsborough Trinity.
Death Ross died at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby, on 28 May 2022, aged 80.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby Ross?
footballer (born 1941)
When was Bobby Ross born?
Bobby Ross was born on 9 September 1941 in Edinburgh.
When did Bobby Ross die?
Bobby Ross died on 28 May 2022 in Grimsby.
What was Bobby Ross's occupation?
Bobby Ross was an association football player.
What nationality was Bobby Ross?
Bobby Ross was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Ross (footballer, born 1941)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Ross. https://biography.guide/bobby-ross-association-football-player-1941/
MLA: "Bobby Ross." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobby-ross-association-football-player-1941/.
Chicago: "Bobby Ross." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bobby-ross-association-football-player-1941/.
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