Robert Gardner Houston (28 July 1888 – 9 May 1915) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Scottish League for Partick Thistle, Abercorn and Johnstone.
Personal life Houston served as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War and was attached to the Seaforth Highlanders as a private when he was killed in action in France on 9 May 1915. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial.
Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPartick Thistle1911–12Scottish First Division3020501912–13Scottish First Division501060Total8030110Abercorn (loan)1913–14Scottish Second Division14010150Johnstone1914–15Scottish Second Division30—30Career total25040290
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