About Eddie Rigg
Lived 1919 – 1991 (aged 71–72). Eddie Rigg was a speedway rider.
Edward Rigg (5 December 1919, Burnley, England — February 1991, Perth, Australia) was an international speedway racer who finished twice finished seventh in the Speedway World Championship final. He earned 14 international caps for the England national speedway team.
Career Rigg started his career with the Odsal Boomerangs, where he stayed for the following ten seasons. In 1957 he joined the Belle Vue Aces and won his only domestic team trophies, the Britannia Shield in 1957 and the National Trophy, at the end of his final season in 1958.
World Final Appearances 1951 - London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 8pts 1954 - London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 7pts
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Who was Eddie Rigg?
British speedway rider
When was Eddie Rigg born?
Eddie Rigg was born on 5 December 1919 in Burnley.
When did Eddie Rigg die?
Eddie Rigg died in 1991.
What was Eddie Rigg's occupation?
Eddie Rigg was a speedway rider.
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