Ray Duggan
Born | 1913 West Maitland, New South Wales |
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Died | 20 January 1950 Sydney, New South Wales | (aged 36–37)
Nationality | Australia |
Current club information | |
Career status | Retired |
Career history | |
1938–1939 | New Cross Rangers |
1947–1949 | Harringay Racers |
Team honours | |
1948 | Anniversary Cup winner |
Raymond 'Ray' Duggan (1913 – 20 January 1950) was an Australian speedway rider. He first rode in the UK with the New Cross Lambs. Duggan represented the Australia many times at test level and was the younger brother of five times Australian champion Vic Duggan.[1]
Career summary[]
He started his career in 1938 with the New Cross Rangers. In 1947 he returned to the UK with the Harringay Racers.[2]
Ray Duggan never became Australian National Champion with his best finish being third in 1947 and 1948 behind his brother Vic Duggan and inaugural World Champion Lionel Van Praag.[3]
Death[]
On 20 January 1950, Duggan was killed at the Sydney Sports Ground after being involved in a high-speed crash with friend . Clay also died from his injuries.
References[]
Categories:
- 1913 births
- 1950 deaths
- Australian speedway riders
- People from New South Wales
- Harringay Racers riders
- New Cross Rangers riders
- Motorcycle racers killed while racing
- Sport deaths in Australia
- Accidental deaths in New South Wales
- Speedway biography stubs
- Australian sportspeople stubs