Robert Main (footballer)
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| Robert Main | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Frame Main | |
| Date of birth | February 10, 1909 | |
| Place of birth | Airdrie, Scotland | |
| Date of death | March 30, 1985 (aged 76) | |
| Playing position | Right winger | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
1929-1939 1939 |
Baillieston Juniors Rangers New Brighton |
139 (31) |
| National team | ||
| 1937 | Scotland | 1 (0) |
|
1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Robert Frame Main (born 10 February 1909 in Airdrie) is a Scottish former professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers.
Main began his career at local team Baillieston Juniors and joined Rangers in 1929, initially as understudy to Sandy Archibald. He was in and out of the side for four years before becoming a regular in 1933. During his spell at the club he won two League championship's, two Scottish Cup, three Glasgow Cup and two Charity Cup. He made 158 appearances for Rangers and scored 35 goals.
He left Ibrox in 1939 and joined New Brighton but the outbreak of the Second World War curtailed his football career.
Main died on 30 March 1985, aged 76.
