Cyril Robinson (footballer)
Cyril Robinson (4 March 1929 – 9 November 2019) was an English professional footballer.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 March 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Bulwell, England | ||
| Date of death | 9 November 2019 (aged 90) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Wing-half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Nottingham Boys Club | |||
| Basford Hall Youth Club | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1947–1951 | Mansfield Town | ||
| 1951–1955 | Blackpool | 21 | (2) |
| 1955–1956 | Northwich Victoria | ||
| 1956–1959 | Bradford Park Avenue | 89 | (3) |
| 1959–1960 | Southport | 37 | (0) |
| Total | 147+ | (5+) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
He played for Nottingham Boys Club, Basford Hall Youth Club, Mansfield Town, Blackpool, Northwich Victoria, Bradford Park Avenue, Southport, Buxton, Lancaster City, Toronto City, Fleetwood, Blackpool Mechanics, Hellas, and Newcastle.[2]
Robinson died in November 2019, aged 90.[3] He was the last surviving member of the 1953 FA Cup-winning Blackpool team.
References
- "Cyril Robinson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
- Cyril Robinson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- "Cyril Robinson (1929-2019)" - Blackpool F.C., 10 November 2019
- Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.
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