Keith Jobling facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 March 1934 | ||
| Place of birth | New Waltham, England | ||
| Date of death | 20 September 2020 (aged 86) | ||
| Playing position | Centre half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| New Waltham | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1953–1969 | Grimsby Town | 450 | (5) |
| 1969–1972 | Boston United | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1972–1975 | Boston United | ||
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Keith Jobling (born March 26, 1934 – died September 20, 2020) was an English professional footballer. He was born in Grimsby, England. Keith was known for playing as a centre half, which is a type of defender in football.
He played most of his career for Grimsby Town. He made an amazing 450 appearances for the club in the Football League.
A Long Career in Football
Keith Jobling was a very dedicated footballer. He played for Grimsby Town for many years. His career with the club lasted from 1953 to 1969.
Playing for Grimsby Town
For a long time, Keith held a special record at Grimsby Town. He had played in more games than any other player. This record stood until the year 2000. That's when another player, John McDermott, played even more games.
Keith was a strong defender. He helped protect his team's goal. Even though he was a defender, he managed to score 5 goals for Grimsby Town.
Moving to Boston United
After leaving Grimsby Town in 1969, Keith joined Boston United. He continued to play football there for a few years.
Later, he took on a new role at Boston United. He became the team's manager. He took over from Jim Smith in 1972. Keith managed Boston United until 1975.
Later Life
Keith Jobling passed away on September 20, 2020. He was 86 years old. He is remembered as a true legend of Grimsby Town football.
