Robert Bartlett (rugby league)

Robert Bruce "Bob" Bartlett (15 January 1927 – 19 February 2010) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s, and Lawn Bowls player. He played representative level rugby league (RL) for British Empire XIII, Other Nationalities and New South Wales Country Firsts, and at club level for Bramley, Leeds and Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, as a wing, or centre, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4,[2] and 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.

Bob Bartlett
Personal information
Full nameRobert Bruce Bartlett
Born(1927-01-15)15 January 1927
Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia
Died19 February 2010(2010-02-19) (aged 83)
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Lithgow R.L.F.C.
≤1948–49 Bramley
1949–≤53 Leeds 89 33 99
1958–60 Manly Warringah 3 0 0 0 0
Total 92 33 0 0 99
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
NSW Country Firsts
Other Nationalities 7 ≥1
British Empire XIII
Source: [1]
As of 25 June 2012

Background

Bartlett was born in Lithgow, New South Wales, and he died aged 83 in Wollongong, New South Wales.[2]

Playing career

International honours

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.[1]

State honours

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.[1]

County League appearances

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

Club career

Bartlett was transferred with Dennis Murphy from Bramley to Leeds in exchange for Joseph "Joe" Hulme and Dennis Warrior, he made his début for Leeds against York at Clarence Street, York on Saturday 29 January 1949.[3]

Australian Sports Medal

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

Funeral

Bartlett's funeral took place at St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Wollongong on Tuesday 23 February 2010, and was attended 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. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". Rugby League Project. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. Hoctor, Michelle (23 February 2010). "Farewell to Wollongong sports hero Bob Bartlett". Illawara Mercury. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  3. Dalby, Ken (1955). The Headingley Story – 1890-1955 – Volume One – Rugby. The Leeds Cricket, Football & Athletic Co. Ltd ASIN: B0018JNGVM
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