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Frank Dolan

1915 – 1988

Australian motorcycle speedway rider

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About Frank Dolan

Lived 1915 – 1988 (aged 72–73). Frank Dolan was a speedway rider.

Francis Owen Dolan (2 April 1915 – 12 July 1988) was an Australian motorcycle speedway rider. He was champion of Australia in 1946 and earned eight international caps for the Australia national speedway team.

Biography Dolan, born in Sydney, was noticed by the England captain Jack Parker riding in Australia in early 1938. He persuaded Dolan and fellow Australian Ray Duggan to travel with him to the United Kingdom. He began his British leagues career riding for Harringay Tigers during the 1938 Speedway National League season but was then loaned out to Southampton Saints and Lea Bridge Cubs.

In 1939, he rode for Harringay but then lost six years of his career due to World War II. However, in 1946, he returned and gained significant success when he the Australian Solo Championship.

On his return to British speedway in 1947, he was once again a Harringay rider and averaged a respectable 8.05 for the season. His final season in 1948, saw him win the Anniversary Cup with Harringay.

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1915
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Francis Owen Dolan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Dolan?

Australian motorcycle speedway rider

When was Frank Dolan born?

Frank Dolan was born in 1915.

When did Frank Dolan die?

Frank Dolan died on 12 July 1988.

What was Frank Dolan's occupation?

Frank Dolan was a speedway rider.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Dolan

· Wikidata: Q124634749

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