Bob Wilson (footballer, born 1943)

Robert John Wilson (23 May 1943 – October 2020) was an English professional footballer. He was born in Birmingham, England. He played for Aston Villa, Cardiff City and for Exeter City. His career lasted from 1961 to 1976.

Bob Wilson
Personal information
Full nameRobert John Wilson
Date of birth(1943-05-23)23 May 1943
Place of birthBirmingham, England
Date of death3 October 2020(2020-10-03) (aged 77)
Place of deathExeter, Devon, England
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Youth career
1958–1961Aston Villa
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1961–1964Aston Villa9(0)
1964–1970Cardiff City115(0)
1969Bristol City (loan)1(0)
1970–1976Exeter City205(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Wilson died in October 2020 at the age of 77.[1]

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