Author Archives: CoachBob
FREE THROW RECORDS FALL WITH THE FLICK OF HIS WRIST
by John Branch CENTRALIA, Kan. — With the start of the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament, the country is once again contemplating the art of the free throw — mainly, why so many of the uncontested 15-foot, 1-point shots are missed. Nobody contemplates the … Continue reading
Fisher Shatters 4 of 6 Records
March 8, 2012, Marysville Advocate by Julie Perry Four of six Guinness Book of World Records were rewritten, another was reclaimed and another was broken Monday night by Bob Fisher, Centralia, in front of about 65 people in Centralia. The … Continue reading
Fisher Achieves 3 World Records
December 21, 2011 Marysville Advocate by Julie Perry An orange, a slice of bread spread with peanut butter and a cup of coffee was Bob Fisher’s breakfast for a champion Saturday morning. “Normally I have two cups of coffee or … Continue reading
Fisher Tapes Show in China
September 20, 2011 Marysville Advocate by Julie Perry A trip to Beijing, China, did not net another Guinness Book of World Records entry for Bob Fisher, but it will put him in front of his largest audience next month. Fisher … Continue reading
Fisher Sets 10th Guinness record, invited to China
June 23, 2011 Marysville Advocate by Julie Perry Centralia resident Bob Fisher keeps breaking Guinness Book of World Records in free throw shooting and it has earned him a trip to China in August. On June 10, 2011 Fisher broke … Continue reading
Fisher Helps Youths in Documentary
March 31, 2011 Marysville Advocate by Julie Perry Nine Guinness Book of World Records has earned Bob Fisher, Centralia, recognition for his ability to shoot fast and pretty accurately from the free throw line. He returned Sunday from another event … Continue reading
