Bill Gilbert
British motorcycle speedway rider
About Bill Gilbert
Lived 1916 – 1992 (aged 75–76).
William Charles Gilbert (7 December 1916 – April 1992) was a motorcycle speedway rider from England. He earned six international caps for the England national speedway team.
Speedway career Gilbert was a leading speedway rider in the late 1940s. He reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in the 1949 Individual Speedway World Championship.
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway, riding for Wembley Lions. He initially retired from speedway in 1951, but did return in 1952 for the Norwich Stars.
World Final appearances
1949 - London, Wembley Stadium - 11th - 6pts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Gilbert?
British motorcycle speedway rider
When was Bill Gilbert born?
Bill Gilbert was born on 7 December 1916 in London.
When did Bill Gilbert die?
Bill Gilbert died in 1992.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Gilbert (speedway rider)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Gilbert. https://biography.guide/bill-gilbert-1916/
MLA: "Bill Gilbert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-gilbert-1916/.
Chicago: "Bill Gilbert." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-gilbert-1916/.
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