Keith Milner
British motorcycle speedway rider
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Keith Milner (born 5 September 1935) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from England. He earned one international cap for the England national speedway team.[1]
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
| Born | 5 September 1935 (age 90) Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1952–1955 | Bradford Tudors |
Biography
Milner, born in Huddersfield, began riding in 1950 as a 14-year-old, appearing in the second half practice, following on from matches at Odsal Stadium.[2] The following season when he turned sixteen, he began racing in the second half novice races and worked as a solicitor's clerk.[3]
He made his long-awaited British leagues debut riding for Bradford Tudors during the 1952 Speedway National League[4] and continued to ride for them until the end of the 1955 season.[5][6]
During his time at Bradford he averaged around the six point mark.[7] While undergoing National Service he continued to ride but suffered two serious injuries in quick succession in 1955, the first was a head injury followed by a compound fracture of the leg.[8] He decided that the sport was too dangerous and retired aged just 20.