Bobby Finch Explained

Bobby Finch
Fullname:Robert Finch
Birth Date:24 August 1948
Birth Place:Camberwell, England
Death Place:Beckenham, England
Position:Full back
Youthyears1:1966–1968
Youthclubs1:Queens Park Rangers
Years1:1968–1969
Clubs1:Queens Park Rangers
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Clubs2:Cape Town City

Robert Finch (24 August 1948 – 18 September 1978) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back.

Career

Finch turned professional with Queens Park Rangers in 1966 before making his senior debut two years later. In total, Finch made six appearances for Queens Park Rangers in the Football League between 1968 and 1969.[1] Finch later played in South Africa for Cape Town City, before dying of meningitis on 18 September 1978, at the age of 30.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Queens Park Rangers: 1946/47–2013/14. 23 October 2016. Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. Web site: Death notices – Rest in Peace – 1960s and 1970s. 1 October 2010. Nigel's Webspace – Galleries of English Football Cards 1965/66–1979/80.