Fred Strecker
| Born | 1 April 1906 Nottingham, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 12 October 1976 (aged 70) Nottingham, England |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1930 | Manchester White City |
| 1931, 1933, 1937-1938 | Nottingham |
| 1932 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1934 | Birmingham Bulldogs |
| 1935-1936 | Harringay Tigers |
| 1936 | Southampton Saints |
| 1937 | Hackney Wick Wolves |
| 1938 | Leeds Lions |
| 1939 | Stoke Potters |
| 1939 | Norwich Stars |
| Team honours | |
| 1936 | Provincial League champions |
Frederick Strecker (1906–1976) known as Fred Strecker was an international speedway rider from England.[1][2]
Speedway career[]
In 1930, when riding for Nottingham Strecker represented England against Australia.[3]
In 1936, during the 1936 Provincial Speedway League season he finished third in the averages and won the 1936 Provincial Speedway League title with Southampton.
Personal life[]
His parents were German born and they changed their surmane from to Streicher. After World War II, Fred was a motor car and metal dealer and also promoted stock car racing.
Players cigarette cards[]
Strecker is listed as number 44 of 50 in the 1930s Player's cigarette card collection.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Speedway Riders 44 Fred Strecker". Speedway Museum Online. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Olympuic Speedway". Nottingham Evening Post. 3 July 1929. Retrieved 19 October 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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