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Bob Wilson was born on October 30, 1941 in Chesterfield, United Kingdom. Bob Wilson is listed as an association football player and sports commentator. That works out to 84 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Loughborough University. Recorded honors include English Football Hall of Fame and Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
My Take
Bob Wilson moves me because he succeeded twice, in two very different arenas. Eleven years and over 300 appearances as Arsenal's goalkeeper, plus caps for Scotland, would be a full life on their own. Yet he reinvented himself as a trusted broadcaster and anchorman, earning an OBE and a place in the English Football Hall of Fame. Goalkeeping is a lonely, unforgiving job, and to then win an audience's trust on air shows real character. I admire people whose integrity carries them across careers, and Wilson's steady, principled path is exactly the kind of story I want to bow to.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Wilson
- Name (Japanese)
- ボブ・ウィルソン
- Reading
- ぼぶ・うぃるそん
- Born
- October 30, 1941 (age 84)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Chesterfield, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- association football player / sports commentator
2. Background
- University
- Loughborough University
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Wilson born?
Born October 30, 1941 (age 84).
Where is Bob Wilson from?
Bob Wilson is from Chesterfield, United Kingdom.
What does Bob Wilson do?
Bob Wilson works as association football player, sports commentator.
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