Place of birth Hamilton, Ontario Name Bob Isbister 1905–1915, 1919 Hamilton Tigers | Position(s) Flying wing Place of death Hamilton, Ontario | |
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Date of birth (1885-06-09)June 9, 1885 Date of death April 29, 1963(1963-04-29) (aged 77) Died April 29, 1963, Hamilton, Canada | ||
Robert "Big Bob" Isbister Sr. (June 9, 1885 – April 29, 1963) was a star football player in the Ontaio Rugby Football Union 1905-1906 and then In the Big Four (IRFU) 1907-1915, 1919 for twelve seasons for the Hamilton Tigers. After retiring, he was a referee.
Isbister was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and died in Hamilton, Ontario. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1965 and into the Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.
His son Bob Isbister Jr. was also an all-star Grey Cup champion Canadian football player, with the Toronto Argonauts.
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