Bob Greener Explained

Bob Greener
Fullname:Robert Greener[1]
Birth Date:17 July 1899
Birth Place:Birtley, County Durham, England
Death Date:February 1970 (aged 70)[2]
Death Place:Croydon, London, England[3]
Position:Half-back / Inside forward
Years1:–1921
Clubs1:Birtley Colliery
Years2:1921–1932
Clubs2:Crystal Palace
Caps2:293
Goals2:5
Years3:1932–1933
Clubs3:York City
Caps3:24
Goals3:0
Totalcaps:317
Totalgoals:5

Robert Greener (17 July 1899 – February 1970) was an English professional footballer who played as a half-back or an inside forward in the Football League for Crystal Palace and York City and in non-League football for Birtley Colliery.[1] [2] After retiring, he worked at Crystal Palace as assistant trainer and later trainer.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce . Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . 2004 . SoccerData . Nottingham . 978-1-899468-67-6 . 106 .
  2. Book: Martin. Jarred. Dave. Windross. Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. 1997. Citizen Publications. Selby. 978-0-9531005-0-7. 42 .
  3. Web site: England & Wales deaths 1837–2007 Transcription . subscription . Findmypast . Robert Greener. Birth date: 17 July 1899. Death quarter: 1. Death year: 1970. District: Croydon. County: Surrey. Volume: 5A. Page: 2145. 7 February 2015.