Bob Spessard

Bob Spessard
Personal information
Born(1915-12-11)December 11, 1915
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 26, 1989(1989-07-26) (aged 73)
Floyd, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Career information
High schoolJefferson (Roanoke, Virginia)
CollegeWashington and Lee (1935–1938)
PositionCenter
Career history
As coach:
1948–1949Washington and Lee
Career highlights and awards

Robert Woods Spessard (December 11, 1915 – July 26, 1989)[1] was an American basketball player known for his collegiate career at Washington and Lee University in the 1930s.[2] He was a two-time NCAA All-American in 1937 and 1938 as well as a three-time first-team all-Southern Conference choice from 1936 to 1938.[2][3]

He also coached his alma mater for the 1948–49 season, compiling a 10–12 record in his lone season.[4]

References

  1. ^ "United States Social Security Death Index". FamilySearch. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Bob Spessard '39". Hall of Fame. Washington and Lee University. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
  3. ^ "Robert Spessard – Class of 1972". Inductees. Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
  4. ^ "Robert Spessard coaching history". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 29, 2015.


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