Reg Robinson played for Exeter City in the mid-1930s having joined the club from Huddersfield Town. He later played for Watford.

After playing for his hometown team of Scunthorpe and Lindsey United, Reg signed for Huddersfield Town in 1933 and in two seasons featured in just two league games.

Arriving at Exeter City in the summer of 1935, Reg made his debut in a 1-1 draw at Swindon Town on 7 September and became first-choice centre-half as he appeared in 30 of the first 36 league games of the campaign. Not appearing beyond the end of March, Reg linked up with Watford in the summer of 1936 in exchange for Bill Brown but played just two league games for his new club. 

Reg died on 17 March 1993.