Reg Wilson
Reg Wilson (born 26 January 1948 in Sheffield, England)[1] is a retired professional speedway rider who was team manager of the Sheffield Tigers until 2011.
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| Born | 26 January 1948 Sheffield, England |
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| Nationality |  |
| Current club information | |
| British league | Retired |
| Career history | |
| 1969-1986 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1969 | Doncaster Stallions |
| 1970 | Workington Comets |
| 1971 | Hull Vikings |
| 1984 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| 1985-6 | Birmingham Brummies |
| Individual honours | |
| 1978 | Northern Riders' Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1974 | British League KO Cup winner |
| 1974, 1979 | Northern Trophy |
Wilson spent 18 years riding at the Owlerton club and attained a respectable average of 7.42, scoring a club record 3510.5 points including bonuses in the process. He was the team manager from 1992 until 2007. In a recent poll of all the Sheffield riders ever he came in the top three and is regarded as a true legend amongst Tigers fans.
References
- Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
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