Robert Valentine (21 December 1877 – 16 January 1926) was an English rugby league and footballer. In association football, his regular position was as a goalkeeper, and he made ten first team appearances for Manchester United (1903–1908). He also played rugby league for Swinton.
Valentine was born in 1877Name: Robert Valentine; Birth Date: 21 Dec 1877; Baptism Date: 9 Jan 1878. Father: Robert Valentine. Mother: Ann Valentine. Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1915 in Pendleton, Salford, Lancashire,This is the correct description of where he was born, when he was born. Greater Manchester did not exist before 1974 the youngest son of Robert Valentine, who was in the Navy, and Ann Wallwork Valentine.1881 England Census His elder brother was Swinton legend Jim Valentine (1866–1904). Their father died in 1884 when Robert was 6 years old, and he later moved in with his brother in Irlams o' th' Height.1891 England Census
Valentine died at the original Salford Royal Hospital on Chapel Street/Adelphi Street, Salford in 1926 aged 48.England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995 At the time of his death from a long and painful illness he kept a public house in Eccles. He was married, but had no children.
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