Jack Geran
Australian speedway rider (1929–2021)
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John Francis Geran (10 December 1929 – 20 June 2021) was an international motorcycle speedway rider from Australia.[1][2]
Born10 December 1929
Died20 June 2021 (aged 91)
NationalityAustralian
1952-1955, 1965-1967Exeter Falcons
| Born | 10 December 1929 |
|---|---|
| Died | 20 June 2021 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Career history | |
| 1952-1955, 1965-1967 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1956 | Poole Pirates |
| 1957-1961 | Leicester Hunters |
| 1962-1964 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| Individual honours | |
| 1957, 1958 | Speedway World Championship finalist |
| 1958, 1961 | Midland Riders' Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1964 | National League Champion |
| 1964 | National Trophy Winner |
| 1964 | Britannia Shield |
Speedway career
Geran reached the final of the Speedway World Championship on two occasions: in the 1957 Individual Speedway World Championship and the 1958 Individual Speedway World Championship.[3]
In 1952 he joined Exeter Falcons[4] and then rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1952 to 1964, riding for various clubs.[5][6]
World Final Appearances
Individual World Championship
- 1957 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 10th - 7pts - 1958 - London, Wembley Stadium - 14th - 3pts
