Bob Spessard

Bob Spessard

Personal information
Born	December 11, 1915 Roanoke, Virginia
Died	July 26, 1989 (aged 73) Floyd, Virginia
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Career information
High school	Jefferson (Roanoke, Virginia)
College	Washington and Lee (1935–1938)
Position	Center
Career history
As coach:
1948–1949	Washington and Lee
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-American – Helms (1937) 2× Second-team All-American – Converse (1937, 1938) 3× First-team all-Southern Conference (1936–1938) 3× All-Virginia team (1936–1938) Washington and Lee Hall of Fame Virginia Sports Hall of Fame (1972)

Robert Woods "Bob" 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 overall record in his lone season.^[4]

References

1. "United States Social Security Death Index". FamilySearch. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
2. "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. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
4. "Robert Spessard coaching history". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 29, 2015.