About Eric Chitty
Lived 1909 – 1990 (aged 80–81). Eric Chitty was a Canadian speedway rider.
Eric Stephenson Chitty (28 April 1909 – 23 December 1989) was a Canadian speedway rider who won the London Riders' Championship in 1938.
Early days Chitty was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1909. Before taking up speedway he worked as an electrical engineer.
Chitty started speedway racing in 1930 in Detroit, Chicago and New York City in the United States, where he was noticed in 1934 by Johnnie Hoskins. He was offered a contract by the Hammers. A broken collarbone in 1936 caused a long layoff, and he returned in 1937, scoring moderately well.
After the war In 1946 he rejoined West Ham and was made team captain, reaching the finals of the British Riders Championship that year.
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Who was Eric Chitty?
Canadian speedway rider
When was Eric Chitty born?
Eric Chitty was born on 28 April 1909 in Toronto.
When did Eric Chitty die?
Eric Chitty died in 1990.
What was Eric Chitty's occupation?
Eric Chitty was a speedway rider.
What nationality was Eric Chitty?
Eric Chitty was Canadian.
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