George Wilks
British speedway rider (1908–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George James Wilks (23 February 1908 – 18 December 1981) was a British motorcycle speedway rider who rode for Harringay and Wembley. He earned nine international caps for the England national speedway team.[1]
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Born | (1908-02-23)23 February 1908 London, England |
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Died | 18 December 1981(1981-12-18) (aged 73) Hertfordshire, England |
Nationality | British (English) |
Career history | |
1934 | Harringay Tigers |
1935–1937 | Hackney Wick Wolves |
1938–1939, 1946–1954 | Wembley Lions |
1949 | West Ham Hammers |
Team honours | |
1946, 1947, 1950, 1951, 1952 | National League Champion |
1948 | National Trophy Winner |
1947 | British Speedway Cup Winner |
1936, 1946, 1948, 1950, 1951 | London Cup Winner |
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