Robert "Bobby" Kinloch (1935 – 27 August 2014) was a Scottish

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who played for Forres Mechanics F.C. in the Scottish Highland Football League, Hibernian (Hibs),

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, Hamilton Steelers, Raith Rovers and Dunfermline Athletic. Kinloch started his senior career with Forres Mechanics FC, having previously served his National Service in the

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(RAF). Kinloch was stationed in

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while serving in the RAF and he played for the

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. During his time with Hibs, Kinloch scored the winning goal in a European tie against

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. After spells with Morton and Berwick, Kinloch emigrated to Canada and played in the ECPSL for Toronto and with Hamilton in 1966. In 1965, he played in the

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with Toronto Hungaria. He returned to Scotland and played for Fife clubs Raith Rovers and Dunfermline during the 1967–68 season, after which he retired from playing football. He had a business career and attended many events organised by the Hibs former players' association after retiring from football. Kinloch died in 2014, aged 79.

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