Bobby Kinloch 1935-2014 RIP

[big-mo]

For those of an older generation who might remember Bobby Kinloch playing with Hibs, it is with regret that I have to let you know that Bobby passed away this morning in the Western General, he had been receiving treatment for cancer.

Robert Kinloch was born in Govan, Glasgow in 1934 but his family soon moved to Forres in Moray. He joined the RAF and played football for them and Forres Mechanics. He signed for Hibs in 1959 as an inside-forward. He made his Hibs début on the 13th Aug 1960 in a League Cup game against Kilmarnock. Bobby scored 10 goals on 11 league games that season. He played 34 games for Hibs scoring a total of 22 goals, including the one he will be most remembered for, the penalty against Barcelona on the 22nd January 1961 in the 3-2 win in the Inter Cities Fairs Cup Quarter Final.

Hibs sold Bobby to Greenock Morton in September 1962, he then moved to Berwick Rangers in 1964. He and his wife then emigrated to Canada, where he played for Toronto City and Hamilton Steelers. While in Canada he joined the police and after being involved in a 'shoot-out' his wife handed him a newspaper and told him to find a new job, the job he got was in the new world of computing. They returned to Scotland in 1967 where he also had spells played for Raith Rovers and then Dunfermline Athletic. He ended up heading up the IT dept of a major bank here in Scotland.

Bobby's grandson, Max Todd, is currently on Hibs books in the under 20's squad. His other grandson is also a fine footballers as is his grand-daughter who moved from Hibs ladies to play with Hearts.

One of Bob's favorite anecdotes, is that he survived three different plane crashes. He also scored 6 goals in an international match for Malaya but still lost the game 7-6.

Bobby was a real character and a true gent, he was always willing to talk with fans about football but nearly always ended up with him telling you about his life. A great loss and a good friend.

[Jonnyboy]

Deeply saddened by the passing of this great Hibs legend

RIP Bobby

[mim]

He provided my most thrilling moment ever watching Hibs.

R.I.P. Bobby

[Bostonhibby]

A Hibby who played against and scored against Barcelona at a competitive level, something they probably took for granted at a time when a more level playing field existed - what a legacy - RIP Bobby Kinloch, part of the fabric that ties us all into Hibs.

[Golden Bear]

RIP Bobby, yet another sad loss.


Bobby was a member of one of the Hibernian teams that I recollect watching as a very young lad.

[roryg]

Never to be forgotten RIP Bobby


RoryG

[offshorehibby]

Sorry to hear this,RIP Bobby. My condolences to the family.

[Weststandwanab]

R. I. P.

[plhibs]

I remember playing kick around with him and my uncle in the back garden in Woodburn Loan Dalkeith. Recall him being a very nice man. R I P.

[phoenixfire]

Very sad news indeed
The old codgers like myself will never
Forget that penalty
I also seem to recall that hue swapped
Jerseys with joe. Baker against. Roma
And the Italians put two men on him
To match his blistering pace
Fond memories of great servant to Hibs
R. I. P

[matty_f]

R.i.p.

[FranckSuzy]

Very sorry to hear this. RIP Bobby.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Too young to have seen him play, but like a lot of Hibbies was aware of his part in the Barcelona game.

It seems that he had an eventful life ... certainly not a wasted one anyway.

RIP Bobby.

[scuttle]

Always sad to read these threads, RIP Bobby

[Fife-Hibee]

R.i.p.

[cmcd]

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Too young to have seen him play, but like a lot of Hibbies was aware of his part in the Barcelona game.

It seems that he had an eventful life ... certainly not a wasted one anyway.

RIP Bobby.

What was going on round about him did not faze him at all V Barcelona So cool taking the penalty RIP

[bigwheel]

one of my Dad's favourite players....sad news...respect to Bobby and his family...

[Mr White]

RIP Bobby. A name I've known from an early age from reading about famous games from hibs history. The passing of another legend.

[stu in nottingham]

Bobby's career at Easter Road was before my time but he's a player whose exploits in the Green and White I've read about many times.

I'd like to extend my condolences to Bobby's family and friends and respect to his memory.

[Ireallywasthere]

Met him by chance a few years ago and he was an absolute gentleman. RIP

[mim]

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Very sad news indeed
The old codgers like myself will never
Forget that penalty
I also seem to recall that hue swapped
Jerseys with joe. Baker against. Roma
And the Italians put two men on him
To match his blistering pace
Fond memories of great servant to Hibs
R. I. P

The swapping of the 8 and 9 shirts in Rome was a master stroke, especially when Bobby scored and Baker's name flashed up on the electric scoreboard. The same happened when Bobby scored again and, with two or three defenders now marking Bobby, Joe scored the third.
It should never be forgotten that this was a European semi final and Hibs would have won on away goals, but that rule had not yet come in.

[franks]

Was just to the right of the goals when he scored That penalty and although fairly young will always remember it.

Had the pleasure of meeting him several times a gentleman with some great stories.

Always remembered R.I.P. Bobby

[oconnors_strip]

Really saddened to hear this, was a true gent any time I met him at games.

Thoughts are with his family

[chinaman]

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For those of an older generation who might remember Bobby Kinloch playing with Hibs, it is with regret that I have to let you know that Bobby passed away this morning in the Western General, he had been receiving treatment for cancer.

Robert Kinloch was born in Govan, Glasgow in 1934 but his family soon moved to Forres in Moray. He joined the RAF and played football for them and Forres Mechanics. He signed for Hibs in 1959 as an inside-forward. He made his Hibs début on the 13th Aug 1960 in a League Cup game against Kilmarnock. Bobby scored 10 goals on 11 league games that season. He played 34 games for Hibs scoring a total of 22 goals, including the one he will be most remembered for, the penalty against Barcelona on the 22nd January 1961 in the 3-2 win in the Inter Cities Fairs Cup Quarter Final.

Hibs sold Bobby to Greenock Morton in September 1962, he then moved to Berwick Rangers in 1964. He and his wife then emigrated to Canada, where he played for Toronto City and Hamilton Steelers. While in Canada he joined the police and after being involved in a 'shoot-out' his wife handed him a newspaper and told him to find a new job, the job he got was in the new world of computing. They returned to Scotland in 1967 where he also had spells played for Raith Rovers and then Dunfermline Athletic. He ended up heading up the IT dept of a major bank here in Scotland.

Bobby's grandson, Max Todd, is currently on Hibs books in the under 20's squad. His other grandson is also a fine footballers as is his grand-daughter who moved from Hibs ladies to play with Hearts.

One of Bob's favorite anecdotes, is that he survived three different plane crashes. He also scored 6 goals in an international match for Malaya but still lost the game 7-6.

Bobby was a real character and a true gent, he was always willing to talk with fans about football but nearly always ended up with him telling you about his life. A great loss and a good friend.

thanks for that mo and r.i.p bobby

[Bishop Hibee]

A Hibs great for the pen v Barca. I remember as a kid loving hearing my dad and uncles recalling that game and the winning goal.

RIP.

[trev the hat]

Very sad news & condolences to Bobby's family & friends.
Born same year as my old man who would have seen him many times I'm sure.
RIP

[Pretty Boy]

Played in the same Hibs team as my Grandad. Wins over Barcelona, Real Madrid et al.

What a time to be a Hibby.

RIP.

[brog]

Really sad to hear about the passing of Bobby. Everyone ( rightly ) remembers the Barcelona game but we started that season by losing our first 8 league games, inc 6-0 at home to Celtc!! Imagine if Hibs Net had existed then! In mid October IIRC we played St M at home & finally won, 4-3 with Bobby scoring a hat trick, think we were 3-0 up then 3-3 before Bobby's winner. That game revolutionised our season, 2 months later we scored 4 in the Nou Camp, think I'll bold that, & 6 weeks after that we beat Barca at ER. What a legacy Bobby left us & his family.

[LeithBoozy]

God bless you Bobby.

[Berwickhibby]

Bobby was a real character and attended a couple of Berwick Hibs Supporters Burns Nights....... R.I.P Bobby