Full name Robert Walker Playing position ?–1962 Gateshead | Place of birth Wallsend, England Years Team Name Bob Walker | |
Date of birth (1942-07-23)July 23, 1942 | ||
Robert "Bob" Walker (born 23 July 1942 in Wallsend, England) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender. He played in Football League for Brighton, Bournemouth and Colchester United.
Bob began his career at non-league Gateshead before joining Football League Brighton in 1962. After one season he played the next with non-league Southern League Ashford Town. At the start of the 1964–1965 campaign he joined Football League Hartlepool United but after a brief stay in which he didn't make any appearances he returned to the Southern League for four matches with Margate. Early in 1965 Bob returned to the Football League joining Bournemouth. He subsequently moved to Colchester United for the 1967–1968 season.
Thereafter Bob played non-league football for Dover, Bedford Town and Salisbury.