Bobby Specht

Robert "Bobby" Specht (October 22, 1921 – January 11, 1999 in Palm Springs, CA) was an American figure skater who competed in pairs and men's singles. He won the bronze medal in pairs with partner Joan Mitchell at the United States Figure Skating Championships in 1941 and captured the gold in men's singles the following year. After serving in the Air Force during World War II, he skated for many years with the Ice Capades

Bobby Specht
Personal information
Country representedUnited States
Born(1921-10-22)October 22, 1921
DiedJanuary 11, 1999(1999-01-11) (aged 77)
Former partnerJoan Mitchell
Skating clubChicago FSC

Results

(men's singles)

Event 1942
U.S. Championships1st

(pairs with Mitchell)

Event 1941
U.S. Championships3rd

References

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


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