Dick Bradley

Derrick Edward Bradley (28 November 1924 – 30 October 2022) was an English motorcycle speedway rider. He earned 24 international caps for the England national speedway team.

Speedway career When Bradley left school he became an apprentice mechanic for a company called Skurrays. After competing in grasstrack racing he was given a trial by Bristol Bulldogs manager Bill Hamblin.

Bradley became one of the leading speedway riders in the 1950s. He reached the final of the Speedway World Championship on three occasions in the 1951 Individual Speedway World Championship, 1952 Individual Speedway World Championship and the 1953 Individual Speedway World Championship. He was capped by the England national speedway team against Australia in 1952. riding for Bristol Bulldogs, Southampton Saints and Newport Wasps. His successes included winning the National Trophy and the National League with the Southampton Saints.

Bradley lived in Chiseldon, Wiltshire for 65 years.

World final appearances Individual World Championship 1951 – London, Wembley Stadium – Reserve - 2pts 1952 – London, Wembley Stadium – 7th – 9pts 1953 – London, Wembley Stadium – 15th – 2pts