Bob Worthington (footballer)

Peter Robert Worthington (born 22 April 1947)[1] is an English former professional footballer who played as a left back, making nearly 300 appearances in the Football League.

Bob Worthington
Personal information
Full name Peter Robert Worthington
Date of birth (1947-04-22) 22 April 1947 (age 77)
Place of birth Halifax, England
Position(s) Full back
Youth career
Halifax Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1966 Halifax Town 12 (0)
1966–1968 Middlesbrough 2 (0)
1968–1974 Notts County 232 (1)
1974–1975 Southend United 20 (1)
1975Hartlepool United (loan) 6 (0)
Total 272 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

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Born in Halifax, Worthington had two brothers who were also professional footballers - Dave and Frank. His nephew Gary was also a professional footballer.[citation needed]

Career

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Worthington played in the Football League for Halifax Town, Middlesbrough, Notts County, Southend United and Hartlepool United.[2][3][4][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Bob Worthington". Barry Hugman's Footballers.
  2. ^ "HALIFAX TOWN : 1946/47 - 1992/93 & 1998/99 - 2001/02". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
  3. ^ "MIDDLESBROUGH : 1946/47 - 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
  4. ^ "NOTTS COUNTY : 1946/47 - 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
  5. ^ "SOUTHEND UNITED : 1946/47 - 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
  6. ^ "HARTLEPOOL UNITED : 1946/47 - 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 24 October 2009.