Bobby Simpson (footballer, born 1915)

Robert Simpson (15 September 1915 – 13 January 1994), generally known as Bobby Simpson, was an English footballer who made 109 appearances in the Football League playing for Darlington and Hartlepools United either side of the Second World War. An outside forward, he also played non-league football for West Auckland Town and Stockton.[1][2]

Bobby Simpson

Personal information
Full name	Robert Simpson[1]
Date of birth	15 September 1915[1]
Place of birth	Bishop Auckland,[1] England
Date of death	13 January 1994 (aged 78)[2]
Place of death	Bishop Auckland,[2] England
Position(s)	Outside forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
–	West Auckland Town
1936–1947	Darlington	96	(14)
1947–1948	Hartlepools United	13	(1)
–	Stockton
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 239. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
2. "Bobby Simpson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 4 July 2015.