Bob Robertson (bowls)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 1926 |
| Died | 3 August 2019 (aged 93) [1] Middlesbrough |
| Sport | |
| Club | Middlesbrough Co-operative BC |
Robert Robertson (1926–3 August 2019), was an England international lawn bowler.
Bowls career
[edit]Robertson finished runner-up to the legendary David Bryant at the 1972 National Championship singles final.[2]
He represented England in the fours event, at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand.[3][4][5]
In 1972 he was the Yorkshire singles county champion. In addition he was the pairs champion in 1971, triples in 1969 and fours champion in 1971.[6]
In 1978 he appeared at his second Commonwealth Games when he participated in the fours again.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Obituaries" (PDF). Bowls England.
- ^ "Avenger Bryant Makes History". Daily Mirror. 26 August 1972. Retrieved 19 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "1974 Games". Team England.
- ^ "Athletes, 1974 England team". Team England.
- ^ ""Bowls." Times, 26 July 1973, p. 13". Times Digital Archives.
- ^ "Honours Archive". Bowls Northumberland.
- ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.