Robert Bainbridge (footballer)

Robert Esmond Bainbridge (22 February 1931 – 16 October 2021), also known as Bobby Bainbridge, was an English professional footballer who played as a striker in the Football League for York City, in non-League football for Cliftonville, Terrys, Frickley Colliery, Denaby United and Selby Town.[1][2]

Robert Bainbridge
Personal information
Full name Robert Esmond Bainbridge[1]
Date of birth (1931-02-22)22 February 1931[1]
Place of birth York, Yorkshire, England[1]
Date of death 16 October 2021(2021-10-16) (aged 90)
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2]
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
Cliftonville
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Terrys
1954–1956 York City 4 (0)
Frickley Colliery
Denaby United
Selby Town
Total 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bainbridge died on 16 October 2021, at the age of 90.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 36. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
  2. ^ a b Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.
  3. ^ "Robert Esmond Bainbridge". York Press. 6 November 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2021.