About Jock Robertson
Lived 1898 – 1970 (aged 72). Jock Robertson was a British association football player.
James Walter "Jock" Robertson (21 February 1898 – 29 December 1970 at the time playing in the Southern League, but had to wait until the following April to make his debut for the team, which came in an away match against Southend United. He played in seven of the team's final eight matches of the season.
At the end of the 1919–20 season, the Southern League Division One was absorbed into the Football League to form the new Third Division, and Robertson played in the club's first ever Football League match against Southampton on 28 August 1920. Over the next thirteen seasons he made over 350 Football League appearances, a club record which stood for over 30 years. At the end of the 1932–33 season he left Priestfield Road to join non-league club Canterbury Waverley.
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Who was Jock Robertson?
English footballer (1898-1970)
When was Jock Robertson born?
Jock Robertson was born on 21 February 1898 in Chatham.
When did Jock Robertson die?
Jock Robertson died on 29 December 1970 in Rochester.
What was Jock Robertson's occupation?
Jock Robertson was an association football player.
What nationality was Jock Robertson?
Jock Robertson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jock Robertson. https://biography.guide/jock-robertson/
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