Robert Kirkham "Bob" Birket (17 November 1874 – 18 August 1933) was an English professional footballer who spent his entire ten-year football league career with Blackpool after signing from Fleetwood Rangers.He made his debut for Blackpool on November 14, 1896, in a 3–1 victory over Lincoln City at Raikes Hall. He scored the hosts' first goal. That was his only appearance in the 1896–97 campaign.Birket made fourteen league appearances the following season, 1897–98, scoring eight goals.