Bob O'Shea

Bob O’Shea (born July 3, 1960)[1] is a British former wheelchair rugby captain of the Great Britain national wheelchair rugby team.

Bob O’Shea

Date of birth	3 July 1960
Rugby union career
Position(s) - National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) Great Britain

He was the captain of the team that came in 6th place at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. He was also on the team for the 4th place at the 2004 Summer Paralympics.[2]

In 1998, on his 28th birthday, he broke his neck while diving into a pool.[3]

References

1. GB announces strong rugby team for Athens Paralympic Games Archived September 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, ParalympicsGB, July 2004
2. Athlete Search Results - O'Shea, Bob, International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
3. No holds barred in Paralympics - it's Murderball, The Telegraph, October 26, 2000