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Eddie Rigg
Edward Rigg (5 December 1919, Burnley, England — February 1991, Perth, Australia) was an international speedway racer who finished twice finished seventh in the Speedway World Championship final.[1][2][3]
| Born | 5 December 1919 Burnley, England |
|---|---|
| Died | February 1991 (aged 71) Perth, Australia |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1947-1956 | Odsal Boomerangs/Tudors |
| 1957-1958 | Belle Vue Aces |
| Individual honours | |
| 1951 | Brandonapolis |
| Team honours | |
| 1957, 1958 | Britannia Shield winner |
| 1958 | National Trophy winner |
Career summary Edit
Rigg started his career with the Odsal Boomerangs, where he stayed for the following ten seasons. In 1957 he joined the Belle Vue Aces and won his only domestic team trophies, the Britannia Shield in 1957 and the National Trophy, at the end of his final season in 1958.[4]
Rigg appeared for Great Britain national speedway team on fourteen occasions.
World Final Appearances Edit
- 1951 - London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 8pts
- 1954 - London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 7pts [1]
References Edit
- ^ a b Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
- ^ "Eddie Riggs Lifeline". Speedway Plus. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
- ^ Pavey,A. (2004) Speedway in the North-West, Tempus Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-7524-3192-7