Bob Spargo Sr.
Robert Henry "Bob" Spargo was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League.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 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.[Sports - 21 November 2017 - AFL draft 2017: Charlie Spargo a pocket rocket that looms as fourth generation VFL/AFL player">] In 1936 he was 3rd off 9¾yds to Roy McCann and in 1940 he was 3rd off 8yds to Alex Reid.
