Reginald Reeves (6 August 1923 – 1 September 1992) was a speedway rider from England.[1][2][3]
Born | 6 August 1923 London, England |
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Died | 1 September 1992 69) Braintree, Essex, England | (aged
Nationality | British (English) |
Career history | |
1949–1951 | Walthamstow Wolves |
1952 | West Ham Hammers |
1952–1953 | Yarmouth Bloaters |
1954–1955 | Ipswich Witches |
1960–1961 | Rayleigh Rockets |
1963 | New Cross Rangers |
1964–1965 | Hackney Hawks |
Individual honours | |
1961 | Provincial Riders' Champion |
1960, 1961 | Leading average |
Team honours | |
1960 | Provincial League Champion |
Speedway career
Reeves rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1949 to 1965, riding for various clubs.[4] In 1960 and 1961, he returned the leading average in the Provincial League, when riding for the Rayleigh Rockets.[1][5] Also in 1961, he won the Provincial Riders' Championship.[6]
Family
His son Eddie Reeves was also a speedway rider.[7]
References
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