Bob Spessard Explained

Bob Spessard
Position:	Center
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	7
Birth Date:	11 December 1915
Birth Place:	Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Death Place:	Floyd, Virginia, U.S.
High School:	Jefferson (Roanoke, Virginia)
College:	Washington and Lee (1935–1938)
Cyears1:	1948–1949
Cteam1:	Washington and Lee
Highlights:	First-team All-American – Helms (1937) 3× First-team All-SoCon (1936–1938) 3× All-Virginia team (1936–1938)

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: United States Social Security Death Index. FamilySearch. 1 December 2015.
2. Web site: Bob Spessard '39. Washington and Lee University . Hall of Fame . January 29, 2015.
3. Web site: Robert Spessard – Class of 1972 . Virginia Sports Hall of Fame . Inductees . January 29, 2015 . https://archive.today/20150129181116/http://vshfm.com/inductees/inductee_details.php?inducteeID=238 . January 29, 2015 . dead .
4. Web site: Robert Spessard coaching history. Sports Reference LLC . sports-reference.com. January 29, 2015.