Hubert Henry Bennett was a professional

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who played as a full back for Bristol Rovers. He joined the club in 1911 and played 101 games in the Southern League without scoring, before losing his place in the team to David Taylor during the 1914–15 season. He retired from professional football in 1915. Bennett played as an emergency

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on 26 April 1913 at

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when goalie Harry Stansfield had to leave the field with an injury.

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* Year of birth missing 1968 deaths People from South Gloucestershire District English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Bristol Rovers F.C. players Footballers from Gloucestershire {{England-footy-defender-1890s-stub