Bill Clibbett
English speedway rider
About Bill Clibbett
Lived 1908 – 1967 (aged 58–59).
William Olaf Clibbett (7 December 1908 – 26 September 1967) was an international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the early days of speedway in the United Kingdom.
Career Clibbett rode for Harringay Canaries during the 1930 Speedway Southern League and continued to ride for them the following season. In 1932, he then switched to Plymouth Tigers, after the formation of the National League.
It was during the 1932 season that he also reached the final of the 1932 Star Riders' Championship, which was considered at the time to be the World Championship of speedway.
He remained with Plymouth for three years before riding for Hackney Wick Wolves from 1935 to 1937 and Bristol Bulldogs from 1938 to 1939.
At retirement he had earned 1 international cap for the England national speedway team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Clibbett?
English speedway rider
When was Bill Clibbett born?
Bill Clibbett was born in 1908.
When did Bill Clibbett die?
Bill Clibbett died on 26 September 1967.
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