Eddie Rigg

Edward Rigg (born 5 December 1919 in Burnley, England) was an international speedway who finished twice finished seventh in the Speedway World Championship final.[1]

Eddie Rigg
Born(1919-12-05)5 December 1919
Burnley, England
Died1991 (aged 7172)
Nationality England
Current club information
Career statusRetired
Career history
1947-1956Odsal Boomerangs/Tudors
1957-1958Belle Vue Aces
Individual honours
1951Brandonapolis
Team honours
1957, 1958Britannia Shield winner
1958National Trophy winner

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 trophies, the Britannia Shield in 1957 and 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

References

  1. Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
  2. Pavey,A. (2004) Speedway in the North-West, Tempus Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-7524-3192-7
  3. Gorman, P. (2008) Eddie Riggs Lifeline


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