About Al Gordon
Lived 1903 – 1936 (aged 32–33). Al Gordon was an American engineer.
Edgar Alan Gordon (March 27, 1902 – January 26, 1936) was an American racing driver.
Life and racing career
A postman from Redlands, California who also became a Long Beach night club owner among other things, A regular at Legion Ascot Speedway, Gordon won the AAA Pacific Coast championship in 1933.
Death
While competing in another AAA non-championship race in January 1936, which ended racing at the Los Angeles track.
Awards and honors
Gordon was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Al Gordon?
American racing driver
When was Al Gordon born?
Al Gordon was born in 1903.
When did Al Gordon die?
Al Gordon died on 26 January 1936.
What was Al Gordon's occupation?
Al Gordon was an engineer.
What nationality was Al Gordon?
Al Gordon was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Al Gordon (racing driver)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al Gordon. https://biography.guide/al-gordon-engineer/
MLA: "Al Gordon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/al-gordon-engineer/.
Chicago: "Al Gordon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/al-gordon-engineer/.
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