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David Robertson

1900 – 1985

Scottish footballer who played in Scotland and in the USA during the 1920s

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Lived 1900 – 1985 (aged 84). David Robertson was an American association football player.

David Stewart Robertson (26 October 1900 – 7 August 1985) was a Scottish-American footballer who played in Scotland and in the American Soccer League. A full back, he earned one cap with the United States men's national soccer team.

Biography Robertson was born in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. After emigrating, he lived in New York and New Jersey, where he had two sons. He worked as a design engineer and moved to Santa Monica, California, where he became a U.S. citizen in 1942.

Club career

Scotland Robertson played for Dreghorn Juniors before making his debut in senior football for home town club Kilmarnock F.C. in the Scottish Football League. Robertson then went to Dumfries side Queen of the South F.C. on loan for whom he played eight games from August to October 1922.

United States In 1922, Robertson moved to the United States where he played with Brooklyn Wanderers of the American Soccer League from 1922 to 1930. Another ex Queen of the South player joined him at Wanderers around the same time, Bobby Curtis.

In Robertson's time Wanderers played in the one off International Soccer League played for between US and Canadian clubs in the Summer and Autumn of 1926. Wanderers won the competition. Their best ASL season finish in Robertson's time were a 3rd in 1924/25 and a 2nd in 1928/29.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Robertson?

Scottish footballer who played in Scotland and in the USA during the 1920s

When was David Robertson born?

David Robertson was born on 26 October 1900 in Kilmarnock.

When did David Robertson die?

David Robertson died on 7 August 1985 in Los Angeles.

What was David Robertson's occupation?

David Robertson was an association football player.

What nationality was David Robertson?

David Robertson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Robertson

· Wikidata: Q5239122

· DBpedia: David Robertson (footballer, born 1900)

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MLA: "David Robertson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-robertson-association-football-player-1900/.

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