1. Robert Telfer was an Australian professional football player, referee, manager, administrator, soccer writer and editor.
11 Facts About Bob Telfer
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Bob Telfer was the second of three children, having two sisters Mary and Jean, fathered by John Currie Telfer, a bricklayer employed by the United Colleries Co.
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Bob Telfer attended the Low Waters Primary School until the age of 12 where he then attended three years at St Johns High School.
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In 1920, Bob Telfer joined the Overtown Rangers where he played 3 seasons before joining Wishaw in 1923.
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Between 1923 and 1927, Bob Telfer was part of a successful team which won multiple awards including the Lanarkeshire League Championship, League Cup, Central and Challenge Cups.
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Bob Telfer advised East Torrens Club he was to choose where he would be playing and would not be 'zoned' to a club and elected to play for Kingswood.
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Bob Telfer played for Kingswood and as a result, was suspended for life by the controlling body.
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Bob Telfer was awarded the 'Patron's Medal' for most consistent player.
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In season 2, Bob Telfer became Playing Manager as well as retaining the captaincy.
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Bob Telfer was inducted as a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Bob Telfer became a member of the Football Federation of South Australia Hall of Fame in 2003.