Bob Benson
English footballer (1883-1916) · Footballers · Died at 33
Robert William Benson was an English professional footballer, who played as a full back. Born in Whitehaven, Cumberland, he spent the majority of his professional career with Sheffield United but also had spells with Southampton and Woolwich Arsenal.
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Close ties
Wally Hardinge Teammate at Sheffield United F.C., 1908-1913- Jack Butler Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1914-1916
- Arthur Brown Teammate at Sheffield United F.C., 1905-1908
- Jock Rutherford Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1913-1916
- Joe Shaw Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1913-1916
- Billy Blyth Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1914-1916
- Percy Sands Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1913-1916
- Angus McKinnon Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1913-1916
Ernest Needham Teammate at Sheffield United F.C., 1905-1909- Frank Bradshaw Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1914-1916
Bert Lipsham Teammate at Sheffield United F.C., 1905-1908- David Greenaway Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1913-1916
- Ernest Williamson Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1914-1916
- Pat Flanagan Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1913-1916
- Alex Graham Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1913-1916
Alonzo Drake Teammate at Sheffield United F.C., 1905-1907
Bert Lee Teammate at Southampton F.C., 1903-1905
Harry Wood Teammate at Southampton F.C., 1903-1905
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Career 5
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Arsenal F.C.1913-1916527
England191310
Sheffield United F.C.1905-191327320
Southampton F.C.1903-1905190
Newcastle United F.C.1902-190310
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About this person
He gained a solitary England cap in 1913 as well as representing The Football League and undertaking an FA tour of South Africa but died as a result of playing a football match in 1916.
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1883 to 1916 · aged 33
