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Robert Crompton (26 September 1879 – 16 March 1941) was an English professional footballer. He spent the entirety of his career with his hometown club, Blackburn Rovers. He also represented England on 41 occasions, captaining them 22 times. Playing career.
Admired as much for his character as for his playing abilities, Crompton was the first professional player to captain England. The first England player to receive 25 caps, his record total of 41 caps was not beaten until 1952.
Professor Bob Crompton, physicist. Robert (Bob) Woodhouse Crompton was born in Adelaide on 9 June, 1926. His childhood hobbies included building electric motors, and his creations included a clock, gramophone, and numerous small motors to power his toys.
Full back Bob Crompton is one of the classic footballers of the pre WW1 era. He was a true one club stalwart who signed professional in September 1896 and played for Blackburn Rovers between 1897 (he made his debut at Stoke City in April 1897) and his retirement in May 1920, playing two league games.
Nov 25, 2022 · Distinctions. For the occasion of becoming England's most appearanced footballer, the FA, on 13 March 1911, before the match against Wales, Crompton was awarded an enlarged framed photograph....of himself! Has been the most appearanced Englishman at Blackburn Rovers FC since 1907. Beyond England.
Apr 4, 2015 · Bob Crompton. IT is 103 years since Bob Crompton inspired Blackburn Rovers to their first top-flight title, 87 years since he guided them to their sixth and final FA Cup success, and 74...
Oct 17, 2015 · BLACKBURN Rovers great Bob Crompton has been inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame. Crompton, who led his hometown club to glory both as a player and as a manager, passed away on...
