Bill Robertson (Scottish footballer)

William Gibb Robertson (13 November 1928 – 26 June 1973) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played in the English Football League for Chelsea and Leyton Orient. He was a goalkeeper, playing in 26 matches in the 1954–55 season, when Chelsea won the First Division championship. In total he played 199 League games whilst at Chelsea and 215 in total for the club.[1]

Not to be confused with Bill Robertson (English footballer), Chelsea goalkeeper of the 1940s who later played for Stoke City.

Bill Robertson, May 1955

Robertson was born on 13 November 1928 in Glasgow, and died in Sutton, London on 26 June 1973, at the age of 44.[2][3]

References
  1. Henderson, Charlie (30 April 2005). "Champions of a different era". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
  2. "13 November". London Hearts. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
  3. "Bill Robertson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 25 January 2023.


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