Josef Angermüller
German speedway rider (1949–1977)
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Josef "Seppi" Angermüller (6 November 1949 – 24 April 1977) was a West German international motorcycle speedway and Long track motorcycle racing rider.[1] He earned 14 international caps for the West German national speedway team.[2]
Osseltshausen, Wolnzach, West Germany
Civitanova Marche, Ancona, Italy
| Born | 6 November 1949 Osseltshausen, Wolnzach, West Germany |
|---|---|
| Died | 24 April 1977 (aged 27) Civitanova Marche, Ancona, Italy |
| Nationality | German |
| Career history | |
| West Germany | |
| 19?? | Ruhpolding |
| 19?? | Olching |
| Great Britain | |
| 1971 | Reading Racers |
| 1974 | Hull Vikings |
| Individual honours | |
| 1973 | West German champion |
Speedway career
Angermüller was predominantly known as a Long track speedway rider,[1] where he rode in four finals from 1972 to 1976.[3] He was however, the West German champion in 1973 and was the first German rider to secure a contract in the British League,[4] riding for the Reading Racers in 1971.[5] He had been in talks with Halifax Dukes about signing for the 1972 season but went into hospital for a cartilage operation, which ended the talks.[6]
Angermüller later rode for Hull Vikings in 1974.[7]
In the German Bundesliga he rode for MSC Ruhpolding and MSC Olching.[8]
Death
Angermüller died 24 April 1977 after falling in a 1977 Individual Speedway World Championship qualifying round at the San Savino Speedway Park in Civitanova Marche, Italy.[9]
