Bert Roger
British speedway rider
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Albert Otho Roger (1920–1995) better known as Bert Roger was a speedway rider from England.[1][2] He earned 11 international caps for the England national speedway team.[3]
| Born | 5 January 1920 Elham, Kent, England |
|---|---|
| Died | March 1995 (aged 75) Kent, England |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1946, 1953–1955 | West Ham Hammers |
| 1948 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1949–1952 | New Cross Rangers |
| 1956 | Poole Pirates |
| 1962 | Plymouth Devils |
| Individual honours | |
| 1952 | World Championship finalist (inj) |
| Team honours | |
| 1948 | National League Div 3 Champion |
Speedway career
Roger rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1948 to 1956, riding primarily for New Cross Rangers[4] and West Ham Hammers.[5] He was a leading rider in the early 1950s and finished in the top ten UK averages during the 1952 Speedway National League riding for New Cross.[5]
He qualified for the final of the 1952 Individual Speedway World Championship but was unable to take his place due to injury.[6]
Family
His brothers Bob Roger and Cyril Roger were both speedway riders[2] and all three brothers rode at the same time for New Cross.[7]
