Bob Kilby
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| Born | 23 September 1944 Swindon, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 11 January 2009 (aged 64) |
| Nationality |  England |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Deceased |
| Career history | |
| 1964–1970, 1975–1980, 1983 | Swindon Robins |
| 1971–1973 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1973–1974 | Oxford Rebels |
| Team honours | |
| 1967 | British League Winner |
| 1967, 1968 | Midland Cup Winner |
Robert Stanley "Bob" Kilby (23 September 1944 – 11 January 2009) was a British motorcycle speedway rider[1] for the Swindon Robins, Oxford Rebels[2] and Exeter Falcons.[3]
Speedway career[]
From the start of his career in 1964 to its end in 1983, he rode some 2,226 times over 556 meetings, and amassed a total of 4,192 points. He was a member of the Robins' British League title-winning team of 1967. He died on 11 January 2009 at his home in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon.[4][5]
His son, Lee, wrote a biography of his father "To the Heart of Kilb".[6]
References[]
- ^ Lawson,K (2018) "Riders, Teams and Stadiums". ISBN 978-0-244-72538-9
- ^ Bamford,R & Shailes,G (2007). "The Story of Oxford Speedway". ISBN 978-0-7524-4161-0
- ^ Montague, Trevor (2004). The A-Z of Sport. Little, Brown. p. 522. ISBN 0-316-72645-1.
- ^ Robins legend Kilby, 64, dies
- ^ Bob Kilby Tribute[permanent dead link] at Swindon-Speedway.co.uk
- ^ Kilby,L (2017)."To The Heart of Kilb". ISBN 978-1-5272-0921-3
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