Bob Spargo, Sr.
Australian rules footballer
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| Intro | Australian rules footballer | ||
| Places | Australia | ||
| was | Athlete Football player Australian-rules footballer | ||
| Work field | Sports | ||
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| Birth | 7 July 1913 | ||
| Death | 14 May 1994 (aged 80 years) | ||
| Star sign | Cancer | ||
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Biography
Robert Henry "Bob" Spargo (7 July 1913 – 14 May 1994) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family
The son of Luke Spargo and Rena Ann Spargo, née McHenry, Robert Henry Spargo was born on 7 July 1913. He married Dorothy Annie "Dot" White (1913-2016) in 1938.
Football
Spargo's two sons Bob Jr and Ricky also both played for Footscray Football Club. His grandson Paul and great-grandson Charlie both played for Melbourne Football Club.
Athlete
Spargo was an accomplished professional athlete who was placed 3rd in both the 1936 and 1940 Stawell Gift finals. In 1936 he was 3rd off 9¾yds to Roy McCann and in 1940 he was 3rd off 8yds to Alex Reid.