Nobby Key
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Forest Gate, Essex, England
Sheringham Avenue, East London
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| Born | 28 March 1906 Forest Gate, Essex, England |
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| Died | 20 April 1941 (aged 35) Sheringham Avenue, East London |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1929 | Wembley Lions |
| 1929 | Cardiff White City |
| 1930–1931 | Nottingham |
| 1931–1933 | Crystal Palace Glaziers |
| 1934–1937 | New Cross Lambs |
| 1937–1938 | Wimbledon Dons |
| Team honours | |
| 1938 | National Trophy Winner |
| 1934, 1938 | London Cup Winner |
Walter Charles Key known as Nobby Key (28 March 1906 – 20 April 1941) was an international speedway rider from England.[1] He earned 11 international caps for the England national speedway team.[2]
Key earned the nickname 'Nobby' and came to prominence in 1929 when signing for the Wembley Lions.[3] During the 1931 season, when riding for Nottingham (speedway) he was seeking a transfer following continued machinery problems and as one of their star riders was also one of the highest wage earners, something the club were addressing.[4] He did leave and joined the Crystal Palace Glaziers where he became their club captain and earned several England caps.[2][5]
When the Crystal Palace operation moved in 1934 he was attached to the New Cross Lambs[6][7][8] and was part of the team that won the 1934 London Cup.[9]
When riding for the Wimbledon Dons from 1937 to 1938, he won another London Cup[10] and won the 1938 National Trophy.