The FUGS are sad to advise of the passing of Bob Schofield last Sunday.
Bob Schofield 1964
The University College of Townsville was justifiably proud of Bob Schofield who early in 1965 became the first student at the College to win a FULL BLUE from the University of Queensland Sports Union. The Blue was awarded for Bob Schofield’s outstanding achievements on the Rugby League football field throughout the year of 1964.
As five-eighth he captained the University Junior side which impressively won the Inter-Club Premiership and also the combined College Team which played in Sydney. As well he captained the Townsville Junior representative side which eventually won their inter-City final against Cairns on Foley Shield day. Bob, however, did not play in this game. Instead he had the privilege of being selected to play against Innisfail as five-eighth for the Senior Representative side in the Grand Final of the Foley Shield.
Bob was further honoured when he was presented with a Centenary Year Medallion in recognition of his outstanding sporting achievements. Again he was the first student in the College to be honoured in this manner.
Bob did not confine his abilities to the sporting field alone. In 1964 he served on the Union Council as Men’s Sporting Representative and he also played an active part in all Arts Faculty activities.
He continued his career in Brisbane after leaving Townsville and also played for Brisbane Easts and Wests.
Bob and his wife Caryll settled in Mackay and they were both present at the 2011 Uni Rugby League 50th Anniversary Reunion. The FUGS and the whole Uni Rugby League Family pass on our condolences to Caryll and their family.
