Gerald Smitherman
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Telford, England
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| Born | 24 June 1952 Telford, England |
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| Career history | |
| 1972 | Cradley Heathens |
| 1973-1976 | Ellesmere Port Gunners |
| 1977 | Oxford Cheetahs |
Gerald Smitherman (born 24 June 1952 in Telford, England) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1]
The year 1972 saw Smitherman undertake the Cradley rider training school and compete in second half rides for the experience.[2] During the 1972 British League season Smitherman was thrown in the deep end due to injuries suffered by hs team and he represented Cradley Heathens.[3]
His career took off properly when he was signed for Ellesmere Port Gunners for the 1973 British League Division Two season.[4] where he stayed for four years,[5] returning decent averages in the middle ranks.[6]
In his final year, he was signed over to Oxford Cheetahs to promoter Harry Bastable[7] and competed for the Cheetahs during the 1977 National League season.