Charlie Blacklock
New Zealand speedway rider
About Charlie Blacklock
Lived 1908 – 1935 (aged 26–27).
Charles Edward Blacklock (1908 – 27 January 1935) was a New Zealand motorcycle speedway rider.
Career Blacklock was one of the early speedway pioneer riders who travelled to the United Kingdom from New Zealand. He was also a rugby player and just missed selection for the New Zealand side that toured England in 1929. He started racing in the British leagues during the 1931 Speedway Southern League, when riding for the Stamford Bridge Pensioners and Crystal Palace Glaziers.
In 1933, Blacklock became the champion of New Zealand after winning the New Zealand Solo Championship.
After joining Harringay Tigers for the 1934 Speedway National League Blacklock was due to return to Britain in 1935 but his career came to an untimely end when he was killed in a track crash at Christchurch, after suffering head injuries.
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Who was Charlie Blacklock?
New Zealand speedway rider
When was Charlie Blacklock born?
Charlie Blacklock was born in 1908.
When did Charlie Blacklock die?
Charlie Blacklock died on 27 January 1935.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Charlie Blacklock
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