Robert Bartlett (rugby league)

Robert Bartlett
Personal information
Nickname Bob
Born circa-1927
Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia
Died 19 February 2010 (aged 83)
Wollongong
Playing information
Position Wing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Lithgow
≤1948–49 Bramley
1949–≤53 Leeds 89 33 99
Total 89 33 0 0 99
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
NSW Country Firsts
Other Nationalities 7 ≥1
British Empire XIII
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org

Robert "Bob" Bartlett (circa-1927 — 19 February 2010 (aged 83)) born in Lithgow, New South Wales , was an Australian professional rugby league footballer of the 1940s and '50s, and Lawn Bowls player, playing representative level rugby league (RL) for British Empire XIII, Other Nationalities, and New South Wales Country Firsts, and at club level for Bramley, and Leeds, as a Wing, or Centre, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4,[1] and playing representative level Lawn Bowls for New South Wales, and at club level for Wiseman Park Wollongong City Bowling Club , winning numerous titles and events, including Australian titles, he died in Wollongong.

Playing career

International honours

Bob Bartlett represented British Empire XIII (RL) while at Leeds in the 10-23 defeat by France at Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux on Thursday 26 May 1949, and won caps for Other Nationalities (RL) while at Leeds in the 7-13 defeat by England at Derwent Park, Workington on Monday 19 September 1949, the 3-8 defeat by France at Stade Vélodrome, Marseille on Sunday 15 January 1950 , and the 3-16 defeat by France at Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux on Sunday 10 December 1950.[2]

State honours

Bob Bartlett represented NSW Country Firsts (RL) in the 28-27 victory over New South Wales Town Firsts at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday 16 May 1953.[3]

County League appearances

Bob Bartlett played in Leeds' victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1950–51 season.

Club career

Bob Bartlett made his début for Leeds against York at Clarence Street, York on Saturday 29 January 1949.[4]

Australian Sports Medal

Bob Bartlett's sporting achievements were rewarded with an Australian Sports Medal in 2000.

Funeral

Bob Bartlett's funeral took place at St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Wollongong on Tuesday 23 February 2010, and was attend by family, friends, and dignitaries including former Lord Mayor of the City of Wollongong Alex Darling, former rugby league footballers Keith Barnes, Allan Fitzgibbon, and Gus Miller , and rugby league administrators Bob Millward (father of Ian Millward), and Peter Newell (Illawarra Steelers chairman).

References

  1. ↑ "Farewell to Wollongong sports hero Bob Bartlett". illawarramercury.com.au. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. ↑ "Statistics I at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "Statistics II at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. ↑ Dalby, Ken (1955). The Headingley Story - 1890-1955 - Volume One - Rugby. The Leeds Cricket, Football & Athletic Co. Ltd ASIN: B0018JNGVM

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