Robert Stewart was a Scottish

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who played as a

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. He made 260 appearances in the

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(all in its top division) for

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during his decade with the

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club between 1902 and 1912. Stewart was selected once for the

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in March 1907; he contributed to a clean sheet for the defence in a 0–0 draw with the

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.Robert Stewart
London Hearts Supporters Club

References

19th-century births Year of birth missing 20th-century deaths Year of death missing Scottish footballers Association football defenders Greenock Morton F.C. players Johnstone F.C. players Scottish Football League players Scottish Football League representative players {{Scotland-footy-defender-stub