Robert Corbett (16 March 1922 – October 1988) was an English footballer who played as a defender.
He began playing at non-league club Throckley Welfare, later moving to Newcastle United and made his professional debut in 1946 against Barnsley F.C.
[1] He was sold to neighbouring club Middlesbrough in 1951 for £9000,[2] where he made 92 appearances over five seasons.
He played alongside other notable players such as Jackie Milburn and Charlie Crowe.
Corbett died in October 1988 at the age of 66 after spending his retirement living in North Walbottle.