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British speedway rider From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Albert Otho Roger (1920–1995) better known as Bert Roger was a speedway rider from England.[1][2] He earned 11 international caps for the England national speedway team.[3]
Born | 5 January 1920 Elham, Kent, England |
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Died | March 1995 (aged 75) Kent, England |
Nationality | British (English) |
Career history | |
1946, 1953–1955 | West Ham Hammers |
1948 | Exeter Falcons |
1949–1952 | New Cross Rangers |
1956 | Poole Pirates |
1962 | Plymouth Devils |
Individual honours | |
1952 | World Championship finalist (inj) |
Team honours | |
1948 | National League Div 3 Champion |
Roger rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1948 to 1956, riding primarily for New Cross Rangers and West Ham Hammers.[4] He was a leading rider in the early 1950s and finished in the top ten UK averages during the 1952 Speedway National League riding for New Cross.[4]
He qualified for the final of the 1952 Individual Speedway World Championship but was unable to take his place due to injury.[5]
His brothers Bob Roger and Cyril Roger were both speedway riders.[2]
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