Robert McIlvenny (7 July 1926 – 15 May 2016), was a Northern Irish

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who played as an inside forward in the

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. He made 139 league appearances with Oldham Athletic where he scored 36 goals. McIlvenny died on 15 May 2016 at Millbrook House in Southport at the age of 89.https://www.pressreader.com/uk/southport-visiter/20160526/281724088793343 McIlvenny's older brother

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also played in the Football League. Their father, also a Paddy McIlvenny, was an

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international footballer.

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Bobby McIlvenny's Career
1926 births 2016 deaths Association footballers from Belfast Men's association footballers from Northern Ireland Men's association football inside forwards Colwyn Bay F.C. players Merthyr Tydfil F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Bury F.C. players Southport F.C. players Barrow A.F.C. players Yeovil Town F.C. players English Football League players {{NorthernIreland-footy-bio-stub