About Robert Campbell
Lived 1882 – 1931 (aged 48–49). Robert Campbell was a British association football player.
Robert Campbell (1882 – 13 March 1931) was a Scottish footballer who played for Partick Thistle, Rangers, Millwall Athletic and Bradford City. He was a full back who won the 1911 FA Cup with Bradford.
Career Born in Lugar in 1882, Campbell started his football career with Partick Thistle, with whom he formed a partnership over several seasons with Andrew Wilson and won Scottish League XI and Glasgow FA representative honours, before moving to Rangers in January 1905 as emergency cover following the death of Nicol Smith. He moved to England and Millwall Athletic in the Southern League later that same year. He spent one season at Millwall, playing 28 games before moving to Division Two side Bradford City. He played a total of 223 league games and 24 FA Cup games for City before retiring after football in England was suspended because of the First World War.
Honours Bradford City English Division Two: 1907–08 FA Cup: 1911
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Campbell?
Scottish footballer, born 1882 (1882–1931)
When was Robert Campbell born?
Robert Campbell was born in 1882 in Lugar.
When did Robert Campbell die?
Robert Campbell died on 13 March 1931 in Ayr.
What was Robert Campbell's occupation?
Robert Campbell was an association football player.
What nationality was Robert Campbell?
Robert Campbell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Campbell (footballer, born 1882)
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