Alf Mattson
New Zealand speedway rider
About Alf Mattson
Lived 1911 – 2001 (aged 89–90).
Alfred William Mattson (28 August 1911 – 27 May 2001) was a motorcycle speedway rider from New Zealand.
Career In 1930 and 1931, Mattson became twice champion of New Zealand after winning the New Zealand Solo Championship. He was one of the early speedway pioneer riders who travelled to the United Kingdom from New Zealand. He started racing in the British leagues during the 1931 Speedway Southern League, when riding for Leicester Stadium but soon transferred to Lea Bridge following the demise of the Leicester team. He later rode for Coventry.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alf Mattson?
New Zealand speedway rider
When was Alf Mattson born?
Alf Mattson was born in 1911.
When did Alf Mattson die?
Alf Mattson died on 27 May 2001.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alf Mattson. https://biography.guide/alf-mattson/
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