George Robinson (footballer born 1878)
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George Robinson | ||
Personal information | ||
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Full name | George Robinson | |
Date of birth | c. 1878 | |
Place of birth | Nottingham, England | |
Date of death | 11 March 1945 | |
Place of death | Bradford, England | |
Playing position | Defender | |
Senior clubs1 | ||
Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
–1903 1903–1915 |
Nottingham Forest Bradford City |
343 (16) |
1 Senior club appearances and goals |
George Robinson (died 11 March 1945) was an English footballer who played for Nottingham Forest and Bradford City.
Robinson played an important part in the early rise of City,[citation needed] scoring in a 5–0 victory over First Divison Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup in 1906. He later went on to play in the promotion winning side of 1908 before gaining an FA Cup winner's medal in 1911.
He died on 11 March 1945 at the age of 67.