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]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 11, 1915 Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 1989 (aged 73) Floyd, Virginia, U.S. |
| 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 | |
He also coached his alma mater for the 1948–49 season, compiling a 10–12 record in his lone season.[4]
References
edit- ^ "United States Social Security Death Index". FamilySearch. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
- ^ a b "Bob Spessard '39". Hall of Fame. Washington and Lee University. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
- ^ "Robert Spessard – Class of 1972". Inductees. Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
- ^ "Robert Spessard coaching history". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
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