Bob Buchanan (curler)

Robert "Bob" Buchanan is an American curler from Superior, Wisconsin.

Robert Buchanan
Curler
Team
Curling clubSuperior CC,
Superior, Wisconsin
Career
Member Association United States
World Championship
appearances		1 (1981)
Medal record
Curling
World Championships
1981 London
United States Men's Championship
1981 Fairbanks

In 1981 Buchanan played lead on Bud Somerville's team as they won the United States Men's Championship[1] and continued on to win the silver medal at the World Men's Championship.[2] He joined Somerville again a decade later, this time as coach for Somerville's bronze medal winning 1992 Olympic team.[3][4]

Teams
Season Skip Third Second Lead Alternate Coach Events
1978–79[5] Bud SomervilleBill VenneDick CampbellBob Buchanan
1980–81 Bob Nichols (fourth)Bud Somerville (skip)Bob ChristmanBob Buchanan1981 USMCC
1981 WCC
1989–90[5] Jim BradshawTom LockenBob ChristmanBob Buchanan
1991–92 Tim Somerville (fourth)Mike StrumBud Somerville (skip)Bill StrumBob NicholsBob Buchanan1992 OG
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References
  1. "Men's Champions". USA Curling. Retrieved 2019-11-14.
  2. "Swiss edge U.S. for curling crown". Wisconsin State Journal. March 30, 1981. p. 19. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  3. "Curling – U.S. Roster". Hartford Courant. February 7, 1992. p. 162. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  4. Olson, Ken (2008-01-12). "Superior Curling Club gliding on smooth ice". Superior Telegram. Retrieved 2019-11-14.
  5. "Wisconsin State Champions - Men's". Wisconsin State Curling Association. Retrieved Dec 16, 2019.
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