Graham Jones (speedway rider, born 1947)

Jones, born in Lowestoft, Suffolk, began his British leagues career riding for Boston Barracudas^[2] during the 1971 British League Division Two season.^[3]

The following season in 1972, he initially was loaned to Berwick Bandits^[4] before signing for them and would remain with the Northumberland club for the rest of his career. He would become a fan's favourite and by the time he retired would also be regarded as a club legend.^[5]

Jones started with a season average of 4.26 in 1972 and improved to a high of 8.79 during the 1978 season.^[6][7] He helped the Bandits win their first trophy, the British League Division Two Knockout Cup during the 1980 National League season.^[8]