Eddie Rigg
Edward (Eddie) Rigg (born 5 December 1919 in Burnley, England) was a former international speedway who finished twice finished seventh in the Speedway World Championship final.[1]
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| Born | 5 December 1919 Burnley, England |
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| Died | Died 1991 (aged 71) |
| Nationality |  |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| 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 |
Career summary
Rigg started his career with the Odsal Boomerangs, where he stayed for the following ten seasons. 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.[2]
Rigg appeared for England on fourteen occasions.
World Final Appearances
- 1951 -
- 1954 -
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References
- Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
- Pavey,A. (2004) Speedway in the North-West, Tempus Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-7524-3192-7
- Gorman, P. (2008) Eddie Riggs Lifeline
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