Jimmy Robson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Jimmy Robson

English footballer

Date of Birth: 23-Jan-1939

Place of Birth: Pelton, England, United Kingdom

Profession: association football player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Jimmy Robson

  • James Robson (born 23 January 1939) is an English former professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
  • He played over 450 matches in the Football League. Robson won the First Division with Burnley in 1960, beating Manchester City on a Monday night in the final game of the season to win the title. In the 1962 FA Cup Final, Robson's goal against Tottenham to make it 1-1 was the 100th goal every scored in an FA Cup final at Wembley.
  • Burnley lost 3-1.
  • Robson did score another goal but it was ruled off-side. On 27 April 1966, Robson became the first Blackpool substitute to score a goal.
  • It came in a 2–1 defeat at Manchester United.

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