Bob Morton (footballer born 1926)
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Robert Hendry Morton (25 September 1927 – 6 May 2002) was an English professional Association football, footballer who played for Luton Town F.C., Luton Town. Morton holds the record for most appearances for the club, with 495 in the Football League and 550 overall.


Playing career

Morton started out playing locally at Waterlows F.C., Waterlows, but signed amateur forms with Luton Town as the war drew to an end. Luton signed him on a professional contract a year later, in 1946. Morton made his debut on 30 October 1948, playing at Forward (association football), centre-forward as Luton beat West Ham United F.C., West Ham United 1–0 at Boleyn Ground, Upton Park. Morton was equally good as a forward or as a wing half, and whether he was scoring goals or stopping them at the other end he was an ever-present in the Luton team. Morton left Luton in 1964, at the age of 38. He spent a spell as player-manager of Bletchley Town F.C., Bletchley Town, before retiring altogether.


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Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Morton, Bob 1927 births 2002 deaths Footballers from Luton English Football League players English men's footballers Luton Town F.C. players Men's association football wing halves English football managers