Robert Sheehan

Robert Sheehan was born in Boston, Lincolnshire, in 1939 and his multifaceted personality led him to deal with all sorts of things.
Animal physiologist, computer systems analyst, bookmaker and, of course, bridge champion.
He won the mixed Pairs Gold in the Olympics in 2000, was 3 times silver medalist at the European Championships (1971, 81, 87), was second in the Bermuda Bowl in Ocho Rios in 1987, won bronze in the Olympics in Monaco in 1976. He was one of the best players English of the last part of last century and has many times been part of the national team.

Major International Appearances

European Championships: 1971 1973 1974 1975 1981 and 1987
Bermuda Bowl: 1981 and 1987
World Olympiad: 1972 1976 1980 1984 and 1988
European Junior Championships: 1968

Camrose Trophy Selections: 1964 1972 1974 1975 1976 1977 1982 1986 and 1996

Teltscher Trophy Selections: 2008^ and 2016

Gold Cup Winner: 1972 1985 1992 1993 1998 and 2010

Crockfords winner: 1971

Spring Foursomes Winner: 1964

Autumn Congress Two Stars Pairs Winner: 1970 and 1971

The Hubert Phillips Bowl Winner: 2000 2001 2002 2004 2014 2016 and 2019

National Pairs winner: 1964

^ - selections for GB/Patron's team