About Robert Downie
Lived 1867 – 1893 (aged 26). Robert Downie was a British association football player and association football coach.
Robert Downie (19 March 1867 in Glasgow – 27 July 1893) was a Scottish footballer who played for Thornliebank, Third Lanark and Scotland as a goalkeeper. He was a Scottish Cup winner in 1889.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Downie?
Scottish footballer (1867-1893)
When was Robert Downie born?
Robert Downie was born on 19 March 1867 in Glasgow.
When did Robert Downie die?
Robert Downie died on 27 July 1893 in Dalmuir.
What was Robert Downie's occupation?
Robert Downie was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Robert Downie?
Robert Downie was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Downie (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Downie. https://biography.guide/robert-downie-association-football-player/
MLA: "Robert Downie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-downie-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Robert Downie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-downie-association-football-player/.
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