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
Specht, circa 1950
Born(1921-10-22)October 22, 1921
DiedJanuary 11, 1999(1999-01-11)(aged 77)
Figure skating career
CountryUnited States
Skating clubChicago FSC

Results

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(men's singles)

Event 1942
U.S. Championships 1st

(pairs with Mitchell)

Event 1941
U.S. Championships 3rd

References

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  • "Past U.S. Champions - Senior"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 2012-02-09.(123KiB)