Английская Википедия:Eric Collins (speedway rider)
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Eric Francis Collins (5 October 1910 – 23 February 1954) was an Australian international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the early days of speedway in the United Kingdom.[1][2]
Career
Collins rode for Lea Bridge during the 1931 Speedway Southern League. In 1932, he then switched to Plymouth Tigers, after the formation of the National League.[3]
It was during the 1932 season that he also reached the final of the 1932 Star Riders' Championship, which was considered at the time to be the World Championship of speedway.[4]
After staying in Australia for two seasons he joined Wimbledon Dons[5] and rode for them from 1935 to 1939. He also doubled up for Bristol Bulldogs in 1936.[3][1] He won the National Trophy with Wimbledon during the 1938 Speedway National League, where he top scored during the home leg of the final.[6]
Players cigarette cards
Collins is listed as number 9 of 50 in the 1930s Player's cigarette card collection.[7]
References
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite news
- ↑ 3,0 3,1 Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Bamford, R. & Stallworthy, D. (2003) Speedway – The Pre War Years, Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Шаблон:ISBN
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite news
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite news
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
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