| Bob Paulson | |
| Nationality: | British (English) |
| Birth Place: | Basford, Nottingham, England |
| Death Place: | South Leverton, England |
| Career1: | Sheffield Tigers |
| Years1: | 1965–1974 |
| Teamyear1: | 1974 |
| Teamhonour1: | Knockout Cup |
| Teamyear2: | 1973, 1974 |
| Teamhonour2: | Northern Trophy |
Robert Paulson (27 March 1942 – 3 November 1982) was an international motorcycle speedway rider from England. He earned three international caps for the England national speedway team.[1]
Paulson, born in Basford, Nottingham, began his British leagues career riding for Sheffield Tigers during the 1965 British League season, which was the inaugural season of the new British league.[2] He made a significant impact, averaging 4.54 and becoming a Sheffield regular in his first season.[3]
In just his second season he was called up by the England team to represent them against Scotland in an international fixture[4] and finished the season second in the Sheffield team averages.
He remained a Sheffield rider for his entire career from 1965 to 1974, spending ten seasons with them and becoming the club captain.[5] [6] During his last season with Sheffield he finally won a trophy, helping his team to the 1974 Knockout Cup win.[7]
On 3 November 1982, Paulson died by suicide (carbon monoxide poisoning). This followed depression caused by the bankruptcy of a company that owed him money for a contract.[8]