Eddie Rigg
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| Born | 5 December 1919 Burnley, England |
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| Died | Died 1991 (aged 71) |
| Nationality |  England |
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| Career status | Retired |
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| 1947-1956 1957-1958 |
Odsal Boomerangs/Tudors Belle Vue Aces |
| Individual honours | |
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| 1958 | National Trophy winner |
Edward (Eddie) Rigg (born 5 December 1919 in Burnley, England) was a former international speedway who finished twice finished seventh in the Speedway World Championship final.[1]
Career summary
Rigg started his career with the Odsal Boomerangs, where he stayed for the following ten seasons. In 1957 he joined the Belle Vue Aces and won his only domestic team trophy, the National Trophy, at the end of his final season in 1958.[2]
Rigg appeared for England on fourteen occasions.
Eddie Riggs Career Highlights [3]
World Final Appearances
- 1951 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 8pts - 1954 - London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 7pts [1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
- ↑ Pavey,A. (2004) Speedway in the North-West, Tempus Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-7524-3192-7
- ↑ Gorman, P. (2008) Eddie Riggs Lifeline
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