Robert Bob Parkinson (27 April 1873 unknown) was an English footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Preston Lancashire. He played for Preston Ramblers Preston Athletic Fleetwood Rangers Rotherham Town Luton Town Blackpool Warmley Nottingham Forest Newton Heath Watford and Swindon Town. Given a list of categories: company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work, what category does the paragraph belong to?
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