Bobby Ross (footballer, born 1941) explained

Bobby Ross
Fullname:Robert Cochrane Ross
Birth Date:9 September 1941
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Death Place:Grimsby, England
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1958–1959
Clubs1:Arniston Rangers
Years2:1959–1962
Clubs2:East Fife
Years3:1962–1965
Clubs3:St Mirren
Years4:1965–1971
Clubs4:Grimsby Town
Caps4:212
Goals4:18
Years5:1971–197?
Clubs5:Gainsborough Trinity

Robert Cochrane Ross (9 September 1941 – 28 May 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a midfielder.[1]

Early and personal life

Ross was from Edinburgh. He grew up in a working-class family of miners and expected to follow in their footsteps before discovering his talent for football.[2] He moved to Lincolnshire for his career where he lived until his death.[3]

Football career

Beginning his career in Scotland he played for Arniston Rangers, East Fife and St Mirren before a notable six-year spell with Grimsby Town. He finished his career with non-league side Gainsborough Trinity.

Death

Ross died at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby on 28 May 2022.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lamming. Douglas. A who's who of Grimsby Town AFC : 1890–1985. 1985. Hutton. Beverley. 0-907033-34-2. 100.
  2. Two Shot Podcast #TSP118 George Robinson. Craig Parkinson. 19 March 2020. 25 August 2021.
  3. Bobby's bingo helped to get his family a full house. The Sunday Post. Brian. Fowlie. 6 December 2020. 26 August 2021.
  4. Web site: Click here to view the tribute page for Robert ROSS .