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Dennis Roberts (other)
Dennis Roberts may refer to: * Dennis Roberts (footballer) (1918–2001), English footballer * Dennis J. Roberts (1903–1994), American politician in Rhode Island {{hndis, Roberts, Dennis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Roberts (footballer)
Dennis Roberts (5 February 1918 – 8 April 2001) was an English footballer who played as a centre half. He made over 300 Football League appearances in the years before and after the Second World War. Career Dennis Roberts was born in West Bretton, Yorkshire. He played local schools football in Huddersfield, gaining representative honours, probably for Huddersfield Boys. He signed as an amateur for Huddersfield Town but never appeared in the first team. At the age of 17 years in August 1937 Roberts signed for Notts County where, although he never played a first team game, he received good advice and coaching from "Dixie" Dean & Hughie Gallacher who were both at the club at the time. Joe Riley recommended Roberts to Bristol City and Bob Hewison signed him in August 1938 on a free transfer. Dennis Roberts made his debut at centre half at Clapton Orient in a 1–1 draw on 24 September 1938 following the retirement of Joe Pearce. Roberts spent his whole career at Bristol City p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |