Cecil Yates

Cecil Richard Yates Sr (May 08, 1912 – March 27, 1987) was an American professional track cyclist. He is best known for his success in six-day racing, having 18 victories in his career and was described as being a strong sprinter.

During World War II, Yates served the Army Air Force for 34 months, being promoted up to a Sergeant. He retired from cycling in 1950, winning 18 of 56 total six-day races he entered.

Six-day wins

1934 Six Days of Vancouver (with Eddie Testa) 1935 Six Days of Detroit (with Robert Vermeersch) Six Days of Louisville (with Jack Gabell) 1936 Six Days of San Francisco (with Henry O'Brien) Six Days of Des Moines (with Freddy Zach) 1937 Six Days of San Francisco (with Jerry Rodman) Six Days of Oakland (with George Dempsey) 1939 Six Days of Buffalo (with Gustav Kilian) Six Days of New York (with Cesare Moretti Jr.) Six Days of Buffalo (with Heinz Vopel) 1940 Six Days of Chicago (with William Peden) 1941 Six Days of Montreal (with Angelo de Bacco) 1942 Six Days of Milwaukee (with Jules Audy) Six Days of Chicago (with William Peden) 1948 Six Days of Winnipeg (with Charles Bergna) 1949 Six Days of Cleveland (with Charles Bergna)