Billy Dallison
| Born | 20 June 1900 Camberwell, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 25 March 1946 (aged 45) Birmingham, England |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1930, 1934 | Hall Green Bulldogs |
| 1931 | High Beech |
| 1932–1933 | Clapton Saints |
| 1932 | Wimbledon Dons |
| 1934–1937 | Harringay Tigers |
| 1936–1939 | Southampton Saints |
| Team honours | |
| 1936 | Provincial League Champion |
| 1936 | Provincial Trophy Winner |
| 1937 | Div 2 National Trophy Winners |
William James Baden Dallison (20 June 1900 – 25 March 1946) was a motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the earliest days of the sport in Britain.[1]
Speedway career[]
Dallison began riding for Hall Green Bulldogs during the 1930 Speedway Southern League and would remain one of the sports leading riders until the outbreak of World War II. He later became captain of the Birmingham team.[2][3][4]
Dallison died suddenly at home, in Birmingham on 25 March 1946.[5]
Players cigarette cards[]
Dallison is listed as number 11 of 50 in the 1930s Player's cigarette card collection.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "Speedway Riders, 11 Billy Dallison (Southampton & Harringay)". Speedway Museum. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Billy Dallison, captain of the Birmingham speedway team". Birmingham Daily Gazette. 29 March 1934. Retrieved 21 August 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "BRITISH LEAGUE TABLES - PRE-WAR ERA (1929-1939)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Notes". Daily Herald. 26 March 1946. Retrieved 21 August 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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