Bobby Corbett

Who is Bobby Corbett?

Robert "Bobby" Corbett was an English football defender from Throckley, Newcastle Upon Tyne in England. He was the brother of George Corbett, also a professional footballer. He began playing at non-league club Throckley Welfare, later moving to Newcastle United and made his professional debut in 1946 against Barnsley F.C. after the conclusion of the Second World War. He was sold to neighbouring club Middlesbrough in 1951 for £9000, where he made 92 appearances over five seasons. He finished his career with a two-year spell at Northampton Town.

Corbett won an FA Cup winners medal with Newcastle in the 1951 FA Cup Final after defeating Blackpool 2-0. He played alongside other notable players such as Jackie Milburn and Charlie Crowe.

Corbett died in October 1988 at the age of 66 after spending his retirement living in North Walbottle.