Bobby Robson: England Manager and Football Knight Dies at 76

Sir Bobby Robson was an English football player and manager. Born on February 18, 1933, in Sacriston, County Durham, he played for Fulham and West Bromwich Albion and won 20 England caps.

As a manager he led Ipswich Town to the FA Cup in 1978 and the UEFA Cup in 1981. He managed England from 1982 to 1990, reaching the World Cup semifinal in 1990, and coached PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, Porto, Barcelona and Newcastle United. He was knighted in 2002.

He survived five bouts of cancer over many years and founded the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Robson died of lung cancer at his home in County Durham on July 31, 2009, at age 76.

Achievements: Knighted (2002), FA Cup (1978), UEFA Cup (1981).

Birth: February 18, 1933 - Sacriston, County Durham, England.

Profession: Football manager.

Interesting Facts: He gave Jose Mourinho his early break as an interpreter.