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Reg Wilson
Born26 January 1948
Sheffield, England
Nationality England
Current club information
British leagueRetired
Career history
1969-1986Sheffield Tigers
1969Doncaster Stallions
1970Workington Comets
1971Hull Vikings
1984Newcastle Diamonds
1985-6Birmingham Brummies
Individual honours
1978Northern Riders' Champion
Team honours
1974British League KO Cup winner
1974Northern Trophy

Reg Wilson (born 26 January 1948 in Sheffield, England)[1] is a retired former professional speedway rider who was team manager of the Sheffield Tigers until 2011.

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

  1. ^ Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6