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British speedway rider
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Male
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Birth:
5 February 1910(Coventry, United Kingdom)
Death:
24 October 1995
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The details
Biography
Introduction
William 'Bill' Pitcher (born 5 February 1910 in Coventry, England - died 24 October 1995) was an international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the first ever World Championship final in 1936.
Career summary
Pitcher rode for Leicester Stadium, Crystal Palace Glaziers, Coventry, Birmingham Bulldogs and theHarringay Tigers before World War II and was a member of the team that won the London Cup in 1935. In 1936 he rode in the first ever Speedway World Championship. After the end of the war he joined the Belle Vue Aces. Pitcher was also a member of the England team that toured Australia in 1946–47. He made his England international debut in 1939. His final season was in 1949 with the Wimbledon Dons.
World Final appearances
- 1936 - London, Wembley Stadium - 17th - 8pts