Eddie Rigg
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| 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 |
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] He earned 14 international caps for the England national speedway team.[3]
Career
[edit]Rigg started his career with the Odsal Boomerangs,[4] where he stayed for the following ten seasons.[5] 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.[6]
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
- ^ "Eddie Riggs Lifeline". Speedway Plus. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Eddie Rigg Hero of Odsal Defeat". Bradford Observer. 18 August 1947. Retrieved 5 October 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Darling of the fans Warren can give youth its biggest speedway boost". Daily Mirror. 10 June 1949. Retrieved 19 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Pavey,A. (2004) Speedway in the North-West, Tempus Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-7524-3192-7
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