Dave Morton

Dave Morton
	File:Dave Morton.jpg
Born	24 September 1953 (age 70); Eccles, England
Nationality	England
Current club information
Career status	Retired
Career history
1971–1974; 1973–1977; 1973; 1978–1980; 1981–1985; 1985; 1986-1987	Crewe Kings; Hackney Hawks; Reading Racers; Wolverhampton Wolves; Sheffield Tigers; Ellesmere Port; Newcastle 'Federation Specials'/Diamonds
Individual honours
1975	New Zealand Champion
Team honours
1972; 1972	British League Div 2 Winner; British League Div 2 KO Cup Winner

David James (Dave) Morton (born 24 September 1953 in Eccles, Lancashire, England) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who started his career with the Crewe Kings. Represented England at test level. Brother Chris also rode.

Signed by the Hackney Hawks in 1973 from the Crewe Kings but missed almost the entire 1977 season with a broken leg. Requested a transfer in 1978 and was swapped for Finn Thomsen from Wolverhampton Wolves.

Dave now works for a Baggage handling company (Swissport) at Manchester Airport as a mechanic.

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Current club information
File:Dave Morton.jpg
Born	(1953-09-24) 24 September 1953 (age 70) Eccles, England
Nationality	England
Career status	Retired
Career history
1971–1974 1973–1977 1973 1978–1980 1981–1985 1985 1986-1987	Crewe Kings Hackney Hawks Reading Racers Wolverhampton Wolves Sheffield Tigers Ellesmere Port Newcastle 'Federation Specials'/Diamonds

Individual honours
1975	New Zealand Champion

Team honours
1972 1972	British League Div 2 Winner British League Div 2 KO Cup Winner