Robert Stanley Ham (born 29 March 1942) is an English retired football player and manager who played for Bradford Park Avenue, Gainsborough Trinity, Bradford City, Preston and Rotherham. He also managed Gainsborough, Matlock and Guiseley.

Bobby Ham
Personal information
Full name Robert Stanley Ham
Date of birth (1942-03-29) 29 March 1942 (age 82)
Place of birth Bradford, England
Youth career
Bradford Park Avenue
Huddersfield Town
Bradford City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1961–1963 Bradford Park Avenue 25 (6)
1963–1964 Gainsborough Trinity
1964 Grimsby Town 2 (1)
1964–1968 Bradford Park Avenue 134 (47)
1968–1970 Bradford City 115 (40)
1970–1971 Preston North End 43 (14)
1971–1973 Rotherham United 68 (24)
1973–1975 Bradford City 73 (24)
Managerial career
Gainsborough Trinity
Matlock Town
Guiseley
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Speedway

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Ham was the promoter of the Bradford Dukes motorcycle speedway team with his brother Alan. His company has sponsored British riders including former British Champion and current Grand Prix rider Scott Nicholls, Josh Auty and Joe Haines.

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