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Bob Kilby
Born(1944-09-23)23 September 1944
Swindon, England
Died(2009-01-11)11 January 2009
Nationality England
Current club information
Career statusDeceased
Career history
1964–1970, 1975–1980, 1983Swindon Robins
1971–1973Exeter Falcons
1973–1974Oxford Rebels
Team honours
1967British League Winner
1967, 1968Midland Cup Winner

Robert Stanley "Bob" Kilby (23 September 1944 – 11 January 2009) was a British motorcycle speedway rider[1] for the Swindon Robins, Oxford Rebels[2] and Exeter Falcons. From the start of his career in 1964 to its end in 1983, he rode some 2,226 times over 556 meetings, and amassed a total of 4,192 points. He was a member of the Robins' British League title-winning team of 1967. He died on 11 January 2009 at his home in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon.[3][4]

His son, Lee, wrote a biography of his father "To the Heart of Kilb".[5]

References

  1. ^ Lawson,K (2018) “Riders, Teams and Stadiums”. ISBN 978-0-244-72538-9
  2. ^ Bamford,R & Shailes,G (2007). “The Story of Oxford Speedway”. ISBN 978-0-7524-4161-0
  3. ^ Robins legend Kilby, 64, dies
  4. ^ Bob Kilby Tribute[permanent dead link] at Swindon-Speedway.co.uk
  5. ^ Kilby,L (2017).”To The Heart of Kilb”. ISBN 978-1-5272-0921-3