Eddie Rigg
Appearance
Born | Burnley, England | 5 December 1919
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Died | 1991 (aged 71–72) |
Nationality | England |
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 |
Edward Rigg (born 5 December 1919 in Burnley, England) was an international speedway who finished twice finished seventh in the Speedway World Championship final.[1]
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.
Eddie Riggs Career Highlights [3]
World Final Appearances
- 1951 - London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 8pts
- 1954 - London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 7pts [1]
References
- ^ a b 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