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George Robertson

1930 – 2003

Scottish footballer, born 1930

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About George Robertson

Lived 1930 – 2003 (aged 72–73). George Robertson was a British association football player.

George Robertson (20 April 1930 – 23 March 2003) was a Scottish footballer who played as a defender.

Born in Falkirk, Robertson began his career with Junior club Gairdoch Juniors. He signed for Plymouth Argyle after he played in a trial match while based in Salisbury with the RAF. He made his first team debut in 1951 and was a regular in the side for the next decade, initially as a centre back and then as a full back; his favoured position. Towards the end of his career he joined Falmouth Town as player-manager. before being appointed as groundsman in the 1980s. In later life, Robertson became a milkman.

Robertson died in Plymouth on 23 March 2003, at the age of 72.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
2003, Plymouth
Nationality

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Robertson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Robertson?

Scottish footballer, born 1930

When was George Robertson born?

George Robertson was born on 20 April 1930 in Falkirk.

When did George Robertson die?

George Robertson died in 2003 in Plymouth.

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: Q5543950

· DBpedia: George Robertson (footballer, born 1930)

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