About Les Roberts
Lived 1901 – 1980 (aged 79). Les Roberts was a British association football player.
Charles Leslie Roberts (28 February 1901 – 29 May 1980), sometimes known as Charles Roberts, was an English professional footballer who made over 300 appearances as an inside forward in the Football League. He is best remembered for his three years with Swindon Town, for whom he made 119 appearances and scored 35 goals.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Roberts?
English footballer (1901-1980)
When was Les Roberts born?
Les Roberts was born on 28 May 1901 in Halesowen.
When did Les Roberts die?
Les Roberts died on 29 May 1980 in Christchurch, Dorset.
What was Les Roberts's occupation?
Les Roberts was an association football player.
What nationality was Les Roberts?
Les Roberts was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Les Roberts (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Roberts. https://biography.guide/les-roberts-association-football-player/
MLA: "Les Roberts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-roberts-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Les Roberts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-roberts-association-football-player/.
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