Tommy Robb (footballer)

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Tommy Robb
Personal information
Date of birth 1899
Height5 ft 7+12 in (1.71 m) [1]
Position(s) Half back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Kirkintilloch Harp
1919–1921 Bradford City 11 (1)
Bathgate
Hamilton Academical
New York Giants
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Thomas Robb (born 1899) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a half back.

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Career

Robb began his career with Kirkintilloch Harp, [2] and joined Bradford City in December 1919. [3] He made 11 league and 1 FA Cup appearances for the club, [4] before moving to Bathgate in August 1921. [3] He later played for Hamilton Academical and New York Giants. [2]

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References

  1. Stapler (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Bradford City". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  2. 1 2 "Player search". The English National Football Archive. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  3. 1 2 Frost, p. 405
  4. Frost, p. 387