About Robert Young
Lived 1886 – 1955 (aged 68). Robert Young was an association football player.
Robert Thomson Young (1886–1955) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre back in the Scottish League for St. Mirren. He moved to England in 1907, signing for Southern League side West Ham United. He later played for Middlesbrough, Everton, and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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Who was Robert Young?
Scottish footballer
When was Robert Young born?
Robert Young was born on 7 September 1886 in Stonehouse.
When did Robert Young die?
Robert Young died on 9 March 1955.
What was Robert Young's occupation?
Robert Young was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Young (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Young. https://biography.guide/robert-young-association-football-player/
MLA: "Robert Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-young-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Robert Young." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-young-association-football-player/.
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