About Robert Cairns
Lived 1927 – 1958 (aged 30). Robert Cairns was a British association football player.
Robert Lynn "Bobby" Cairns (25 December 1927 – 4 January 1958) was an English footballer who played as a full-back.
Cairns began his football career as an amateur with Sunderland before joining Gateshead in 1948. He made 139 appearances in the Football League Third Division North and 10 appearances in the FA Cup before leaving the club in 1957.
Cairns died in an industrial accident in 1958. He was working as a joiner at the West Sleekburn Colliery when a cage fell from a hoist on him, killing him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Cairns?
British association football player (1927-1958)
When was Robert Cairns born?
Robert Cairns was born on 25 December 1927 in Choppington.
When did Robert Cairns die?
Robert Cairns died on 4 January 1958 in Bedlington.
What was Robert Cairns's occupation?
Robert Cairns was an association football player.
What nationality was Robert Cairns?
Robert Cairns was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Cairns (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Cairns. https://biography.guide/robert-cairns/
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