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George Robertson

b. 1883

Scottish footballer, born 1883

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About George Robertson

Born 1883. George Robertson was a British association football player.

George Robertson (1883 – after 1921) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Clyde in the Scottish Football League and for Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham in the English Football League.

Born in Glasgow, Robertson started his career with local club Clyde as a left half. He moved to England with Blackburn Rovers in 1902, where he was used in a more attacking role. Returning to Clyde the following year, and appeared in the 1910 Scottish Cup Final which Clyde lost to Dundee in a second replay. In 1910 he joined Birmingham, where he spent four years before moving into non-league football with Bloxwich Strollers. After serving in the First World War, he played for Brierley Hill Alliance.

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Who was George Robertson?

Scottish footballer, born 1883

When was George Robertson born?

George Robertson was born in 1883 in Glasgow.

What was George Robertson's occupation?

George Robertson was an association football player.

What nationality was George Robertson?

George Robertson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Robertson

· Wikidata: Q5543949

· DBpedia: George Robertson (footballer, born 1883)

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