Robert Specht(October 22, 1921 – January 11, 1999 inPalm Springs, CA) was an Americanfigure skaterwho competed in pairs and men's singles. He won the bronze medal in pairs with partnerJoan Mitchellat theUnited States Figure Skating Championshipsin 1941 and captured the gold in men's singles the following year. After serving in the Air Force duringWorld War II,he skated for many years with theIce Capades.
Bobby Specht | |
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Born | October 22, 1921 |
Died | January 11, 1999 | (aged 77)
Figure skating career | |
Country | United States |
Skating club | Chicago FSC |
Results
edit(men's singles)
Event | 1942 |
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U.S. Championships | 1st |
(pairs with Mitchell)
Event | 1941 |
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U.S. Championships | 3rd |
References
edit- "Past U.S. Champions - Senior"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 2012-02-09.(123KiB)