Bob Buchanan (curler) explained

Robert Buchanan
Curling Club:Superior CC,
Superior, Wisconsin
World Championship Appearances:1
Show-Medals:yes

Robert "Bob" Buchanan is an American curler from Superior, Wisconsin.

In 1981 Buchanan played lead on Bud Somerville's team as they won the United States Men's Championship[1] and continued on to win the silver medal at the .[2] He joined Somerville again a decade later, this time as coach for Somerville's bronze medal winning 1992 Olympic team.[3] [4]

Teams

SeasonSkipThirdSecondLeadAlternateCoachEvents
1978–79[5] Bill Venne Dick Campbell Bob Buchanan
1980–81Bob Nichols (fourth) Bud Somerville (skip) Bob Buchanan 1981 USMCC
1989–90Jim Bradshaw Bob Christman Bob Buchanan
1991–92Tim Somerville (fourth) Bud Somerville (skip) Bill Strum Bob Nichols Bob Buchanan

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Men's Champions. https://web.archive.org/web/20190406200025/https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Curling/Events/Championships-microsite/Inside-the-Championships/National-Championship-Events/National-Championships/National-Championships/Champions--and-Awards/Men. dead. April 6, 2019. USA Curling. 2019-11-14.
  2. News: March 30, 1981. Swiss edge U.S. for curling crown. 19. Wisconsin State Journal. May 17, 2020.
  3. News: February 7, 1992. Curling – U.S. Roster. 162. Hartford Courant. May 17, 2020.
  4. News: Superior Curling Club gliding on smooth ice. Olson. Ken. 2008-01-12. Superior Telegram. 2019-11-14.
  5. Web site: Wisconsin State Champions - Men's. Wisconsin State Curling Association. Dec 16, 2019.