Robert Dawson (31 January 1935 – 1980) was an English

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who played as a full back. Dawson started his career with non-league

South Shields South Shields () is a coastal town in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. It is on the south bank of the mouth of the River Tyne. Historically, it was known in Roman times as Arbeia, and as Caer Urfa by Early Middle Ages. According to the 20 ...

before joining Leeds United in 1953. After only making 1 first team appearance, Dawson moved to

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in 1955, where he scored 1 goal in 121 league and cup games. Dawson also had a trial spell at

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in 1951.

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1935 births 1980 deaths Footballers from South Shields English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Gateshead United F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players Gateshead F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-defender-1930s-stub