Bob Roger
British motorcycle speedway rider
About Bob Roger
Lived 1928 – 2002 (aged 74).
Robert William Roger (14 June 1928 – 17 December 2002) was an English international motorcycle speedway rider.
Speedway career Roger reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in the 1957 Individual Speedway World Championship.
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1951 to 1962, riding primarily for Swindon Robins.
In 1951, the Exeter Falcons signed Roger, on loan from New Cross Rangers and with both Don Hardy and Goog Hoskin riding well, the team secured runner-up spot in the league and won the third tier National Trophy.
Individual World Championship 1957 - London, Wembley Stadium - 8th - 8pts
Family His brothers Cyril Roger and Bert Roger were both speedway riders,
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Who was Bob Roger?
British motorcycle speedway rider
When was Bob Roger born?
Bob Roger was born on 14 June 1928 in Ashford, Kent.
When did Bob Roger die?
Bob Roger died on 17 December 2002.
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