Eddie Rigg
British motorcycle speedway rider
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Edward Rigg (5 December 1919, Burnley, England — February 1991, Perth, Australia) was an international speedway racer who finished twice finished seventh in the Speedway World Championship final.[1][2] He earned 14 international caps for the England national speedway team.[3]
Born5 December 1919
Burnley, England
Burnley, England
DiedFebruary 1991 (aged 71)
Perth, Australia
Perth, Australia
NationalityBritish (English)
1947-1956Odsal Boomerangs/Tudors
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| Born | 5 December 1919 Burnley, England |
|---|---|
| Died | February 1991 (aged 71) Perth, Australia |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| 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 |
Career
Rigg started his career with the Odsal Boomerangs,[4] where he stayed for the following ten seasons.[5] 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.[6]
World Final Appearances
- 1951 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 8pts - 1954 - London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 7pts [1]
