Bob Robertson (bowls)

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Bob Robertson
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NationalityFlag of England.svg  England
Born1926
Died3 August 2019 (aged 93) [1]
Middlesbrough
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ClubMiddlesbrough Co-operative BC

Robert 'Bob' Robertson (1926-2019), was an England international lawn bowler.

Bowls career

Robertson finished runner-up to the legendary David Bryant at the 1972 National Championship singles final.

He represented England in the fours event, at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand. [2] [3] [4]

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. [5]

In 1978 he appeared at his second Commonwealth Games when he participated in the fours again. [6]

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References

  1. "Obituaries" (PDF). Bowls England.
  2. "1974 Games". Team England.
  3. "Athletes, 1974 England team". Team England.
  4. ""Bowls." Times, 26 July 1973, p. 13". Times Digital Archives.
  5. "Honours Archive". Bowls Northumberland.
  6. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.