About George Robinson
Lived 1878 – 1945 (aged 66–67). George Robinson was a British association football player.
George Henry Robinson (1878 – March 1945) was an English professional footballer who played as a half back for Nottingham Forest and Bradford City.
Career Born in Basford, Robinson began his professional career with Nottingham Forest, having previously played for Notts Jardines and Newark.
He signed for Bradford City in June 1903. serving as vice-captain.
He received two benefit matches, in 1909 (alongside Jimmy Millar) and in 1914. During World War One he made one wartime appearance. When he retired from playing in 1915 he had made a then club record 343 league appearances for City. During his career he had also made a then-record 69 consecutive league appearances; that record was broken by Bruce Stowell in 1972. After the War he became a trainer at City, until June 1922.
He died in March 1945, aged 67.
Honours Bradford City 1907–08 Football League Second Division champions 1911 FA Cup Final
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Who was George Robinson?
English footballer, born 1878
When was George Robinson born?
George Robinson was born in 1878 in Basford.
When did George Robinson die?
George Robinson died on 11 March 1945 in Bradford.
What was George Robinson's occupation?
George Robinson was an association football player.
What nationality was George Robinson?
George Robinson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Robinson (footballer, born 1878)
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