Full name Robert Howarth Playing position | Years Team Name Bob Howarth | |
Date of birth (1865-06-20)20 June 1865 Place of birth Preston, Lancashire, England Date of death 20 August 1938(1938-08-20) (aged 73) | ||
Bob Howarth (20 June 1865 – 20 August 1938) was a leading footballer in the 1880s and 1890s. He was an England international and was a member of the Preston North End side that became famous as "The Invincibles".
Career
Bob Howarth was born at Preston. He joined Preston North End in 1883, and for eight years was a member of the North End side that earned the title of "The Invincibles". He was in the Preston side that were 1887-88 FA Cup Finalists. The following season, he was in the Preston side that did the double, being Football League Champions and 1888-89 FA Cup Winners. In 1891 he joined Everton, before returning to finish his career back at Preston North End. He gained several representative honours, making four appearances for England. Outside of football he worked in Preston as a solicitor.