Bobby Etheridge

For the United States congressman of the same name, see Bob Etheridge. For the former Major League Baseball Third baseman of the same name, see Bobby Etheridge (baseball)

Bobby Etheridge (born 25 March 1934 in Gloucester died 4 March 1988 in Gloucester) was an English footballer who played for Gloucester City, Bristol City and Cheltenham Town.

Bobby started his career at Gloucester City before signing for Bristol City where he played 288 games and scored 47 goals [1] before leaving for Cheltenham Town where he went on to become Player Manager.

In his later career he returned to Gloucester City as manager and ended his managerial career with local Gloucester team Longlevens.

He also played cricket as a wicketkeeper and batsman for Gloucestershire[2] between 1954 to 1961. He was generally the understudy to Barry Meyer who was the county first choice keeper in this period. He played 33 matches for Gloucestershire scoring 796 runs .avge.15.92.33 catches 8 stumpings

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