About Fred Roberts
Lived 1909 – 1979 (aged 69–70). Fred Roberts was a British association football player.
Frederick Roberts (9 October 1909 – January 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Birmingham and Luton Town.
Roberts was born in Greets Green, West Bromwich, Staffordshire. He signed for Birmingham in 1933, and in his first season, 1933–34, was the club's top scorer, though with only eight goals in a struggling side. The following season, he moved to Luton Town where he remained until 1945, After leaving Luton he had three seasons at Kettering Town. He died in Luton at the age of 69.
Honours Birmingham Top scorer: 1933–34 Luton Town Third Division South champions: 1936–37
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Who was Fred Roberts?
English footballer (1909-1979)
When was Fred Roberts born?
Fred Roberts was born on 9 October 1909 in Greets Green.
When did Fred Roberts die?
Fred Roberts died in 1979 in Luton.
What was Fred Roberts's occupation?
Fred Roberts was an association football player.
What nationality was Fred Roberts?
Fred Roberts was British.
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· DBpedia: Fred Roberts (footballer, born 1909)
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