Arnold Haley (15 September 1942 – 28 March 2003) was an international motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1][2] At retirement he had earned 33 international caps for the England national speedway team and 6 caps for Great Britain.[3][1]
| Born | 15 September 1942 Leeds, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 28 March 2003 (aged 60) Leeds, England |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1965-1978, 1980 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1979 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1979 | Workington Comets |
| 1980 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1980 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1981 | Cradley Heathens |
| Individual honours | |
| 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 | British Championship finalist |
| 1969 | World final reserve |
| Team honours | |
| 1974 | Knockout Cup |
| 1973, 1974 | Northern Trophy |
Speedway career
Haley rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1965-1981, riding for various clubs.[3][4]
He spent fourteen seasons with Sheffield Tigers from 1965 to 1978.[5] He was instrumental in helping Sheffield win the British League Knockout Cup during the 1974 British League season.[6] In 1979, he signed for Belle Vue Aces[7] but he struggled to find form before being loaned out to Workington Comets. His unhappy time at Belle Vue came to a quick end when he transferred to Exeter Falcons.[8]
He reached the final of the British Speedway Championship on four occasions in 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972.[1][9]
References
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