About Bobby Specht
Lived 1921 – 1999 (aged 77). Bobby Specht was an American figure skater.
Robert 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.
Results (men's singles) Event 1940 1942 U.S. Championships 1st J 1st
(pairs with Mitchell) Event 1941 U.S. Championships 3rd
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Who was Bobby Specht?
figure skater
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Bobby Specht was born on 22 October 1921.
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Bobby Specht died on 11 January 1999.
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Bobby Specht was a figure skater.
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