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Full name
  
James Robson

Playing position
  
Inside forward

1956–1965
  
Burnley

Role
  
Footballer

Place of birth
  
Pelton, England

Years
  
Team

Name
  
Jimmy Robson

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Date of birth
  
(1939-01-23) 23 January 1939 (age 76)

James "Jimmy" Robson (born 23 January 1939) is a former English professional footballer who played as an inside forward. He played over 450 matches in the Football League.

On 27 April 1966, Robson became the first Blackpool substitute to score a goal. It came in a 2–1 defeat at Manchester United.

Honours

Burnley
  • Football League First Division champions: 1959–60
  • FA Cup runner-up: 1962
  • References

    Jimmy Robson Wikipedia