About Robert Gordon
Lived 1917 – 1940 (aged 22–23). Robert Gordon was a British association football player.
Robert Henry Gordon (1917 – 18 September 1940) was a professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town.
He also made a solitary 'guest' appearance for Mossley in the 1939–40 season.
He died in September 1940 of pulmonary tuberculosis at RAF Hospital Ely in World War II whilst serving as a Leading Aircraftman of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve in No 9 Sqn, RAF.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Gordon?
professional footballer
When was Robert Gordon born?
Robert Gordon was born in 1917 in Ely.
When did Robert Gordon die?
Robert Gordon died on 18 September 1940 in Ely.
What was Robert Gordon's occupation?
Robert Gordon was an association football player.
What nationality was Robert Gordon?
Robert Gordon was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Gordon (English footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Gordon. https://biography.guide/robert-gordon-association-football-player-1917/
MLA: "Robert Gordon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-gordon-association-football-player-1917/.
Chicago: "Robert Gordon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-gordon-association-football-player-1917/.
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