Bob Greener

Bob Greener
Personal information
Full nameRobert Greener[1]
Date of birth17 July 1899[1]
Place of birthBirtley, County Durham, England[1]
Date of deathFebruary 1970 (aged 70)[2]
Place of deathCroydon, London, England[3]
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Playing positionHalf-back / Inside forward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
–1921Birtley Colliery
1921–1932Crystal Palace293(5)
1932–1933York City24(0)
Total317(5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Robert "Bob" Greener (17 July 1899 – February 1970) was an English professional footballer who played as a half-back or an inside forward in the Football League for Crystal Palace and York City and in non-League football for Birtley Colliery.[1][2] After retiring he worked at Crystal Palace as assistant trainer and later trainer.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Joyce, Michael, ed. (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 106. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 42. ISBN 9-780953-100507.
  3. "England & Wales deaths 1837–2007 Transcription". Robert Greener. Birth date: 17 July 1899. Death quarter: 1. Death year: 1970. District: Croydon. County: Surrey. Volume: 5A. Page: 2145. Retrieved 7 February 2015 via Findmypast. (subscription required (help)).