About Robert Doherty
Lived 1870 – 1942 (aged 72). Robert Doherty was a rugby league player.
Robert Doherty (12 February 1870 – 19 December 1942) was an English rugby league footballer for the St. Helens club in the English Championship competition. He played as a three-quarter back.
Doherty played in the first Challenge Cup final for St Helens on the wing.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Doherty?
English rugby league footballer (1870–1942)
When was Robert Doherty born?
Robert Doherty was born on 12 February 1870 in Kendal.
When did Robert Doherty die?
Robert Doherty died on 19 December 1942.
What was Robert Doherty's occupation?
Robert Doherty was a rugby league player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Doherty (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Doherty. https://biography.guide/robert-doherty/
MLA: "Robert Doherty." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-doherty/.
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