Robert William Littlejohn was born on September 6, 1947. He grew up on the east side of Vancouver and attended David Thompson Secondary School. Bob began playing rugby in grade 8 and upon graduation, joined the Trojan Rugby Club. During his tenure with the Trojans, he became affectionately known as ‘Chubby, ' ‘Chicken, ' or ‘Chubby Chicken’.

In 1976, Bob helped guide the fledgling Tsawwassen Rugby Club as one of their first coaches. Over the years the two clubs, Tsawwassen and the Trojans formed a close bond, as a number of former Trojans helped build the foundation of the Tsawwassen club. Some of the highlights of those years were CBC Saturdays, featuring ‘Hockey Night at Chubby’s’; or Bob doing the “Chicken Dance’ at one of our famous Rec. Centre dances. When Bob was hired by Thrifty Foods, he couldn’t have been happier. The staff at Thrifty’s became part of his extended family.  In 2008, Bob took on the coaching duties for the Grade 8 boys team at South Delta Secondary.  In 2009, Bob was honoured as ‘Club Man of the Year’ for his dedication and commitment to the school rugby program and inspirational leadership.