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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / sports commentator
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Loughborough University
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%20Wilson%20(footballer%2C%20born%201941)
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.
How tall is Bob Wilson?
Bob Wilson is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.