Robert Spurr Explained

Bob Spurr
Fullname:	Robert Spurr
Birth Date:	fourth
Birth Place:	Pontefract district, England
Club1:	Castleford
Year1start:	1968
Year1end:	83
Appearances1:	323
Tries1:	45
Goals1:	0
Fieldgoals1:	0
Points1:	135
Club2:	Featherstone Rovers
Year2start:	1983
Year2end:	87
Appearances2:	108
Tries2:	14
Club3:	Bradford Northern
Year3start:	1987
Appearances3:	2
Teama:	Yorkshire
Yearastart:	1974
Appearancesa:	2
Retired:	yes
Updated:	8 January 2014
Source:	^[1] ^[2]

Robert "Bob" Spurr (birth registered fourth 1949^[3]) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford, Featherstone Rovers and Bradford Northern, as a .^{[4] [5]}

Background

Bob Spurr's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

County honours

Robert Spurr won caps playing for Yorkshire while at Castleford in the 7–10 defeat by Cumberland at Workington Town's stadium on Wednesday 11 September 1974, and in the 16–17 defeat by Cumberland at Hull Kingston Rovers' stadium on Tuesday 17 September 1974.^[6]

County Cup Final appearances

Robert Spurr played in Castleford's 17–7 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1977 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1977–78 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1977, and played in the 10–5 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1981 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1981–82 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 3 October 1981.

BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances

Robert Spurr played in Castleford's 12–4 victory over Leigh in the 1976 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1976–77 season at Hilton Park, Leigh on Tuesday 14 December 1976.

Player's No.6 Trophy Final appearances

Robert Spurr played in Castleford's 25–15 victory over Blackpool Borough in the 1976–77 Player's No.6 Trophy Final during the 1976–77 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 22 January 1977.

Club career

Robert Spurr made his début for Featherstone Rovers against Castleford on Sunday 21 August 1983, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers against Fulham at Craven Cottage in October 1987.

Testimonial match

Robert Spurr's Testimonial match at Castleford took place in 1981.

Genealogical information

Robert Spurr is the father of the rugby league footballers Chris Spurr and Mark Spurr (York City Knights).^[7]

External links

• Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org

Notes and References

1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
2. Web site: Coach Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
3. Web site: Birth details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014.
4. David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport – Castleford Rugby League – A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd.
5. Web site: Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time). thecastlefordtigers.co.uk . 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216084010/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/alltime.php. 16 February 2012.
6. Web site: Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. thecastlefordtigers.co.uk . 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120518153816/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/playerprofile.php?pid=753. 18 May 2012.
7. Web site: Bob Spurr and Chris Spurr. marklaspalmas.blogspot.co.uk. 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014.