About Dick Roberts
Lived 1878 – 1931 (aged 52). Dick Roberts was a British association football player.
Richard James Hollis Roberts (30 March 1878 – 5 March 1931) was an English footballer who played as a winger.
Career Roberts was born in Redditch in Worcestershire. He turned professional with West Bromwich Albion in April 1899, but remained with the club for just two years. In May 1901 he joined Newcastle United for a £150 fee, before signing for Middlesbrough for £450 in April 1904. Roberts moved to Crystal Palace for £100 in August 1905, and three years later joined Worcester City, before retiring in April 1909 due to injury. He died in Birmingham in 1931, aged 52.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Roberts?
English footballer (1878-1931)
When was Dick Roberts born?
Dick Roberts was born on 30 March 1878 in Redditch.
When did Dick Roberts die?
Dick Roberts died on 5 March 1931 in Birmingham.
What was Dick Roberts's occupation?
Dick Roberts was an association football player.
What nationality was Dick Roberts?
Dick Roberts was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dick Roberts (footballer, born 1878)
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