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Gerry Hussey

1933 – 1959

British speedway rider

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About Gerry Hussey

Lived 1933 – 1959 (aged 25–26).

Gerald Arthur Hussey (12 March 1932 – 6 March 1959) was an international motorcycle speedway rider from England. He earned two international caps for the England national speedway team.

Speedway career Hussey reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in the 1956 Individual Speedway World Championship.

He rode in the top tier of British Speedway, riding for various clubs.

In December 1957, he was badly injured racing midget cars in Australia. His injuries included head lacerations and spinal injuries. However, he continued to race midget cars and on 6 March 1959, he was killed following a crash in a midget car race at Rowley Park Speedway in South Australia.

World Final Appearances

Individual World Championship 1955 - London, Wembley Stadium- Reserve - did not ride 1956 - London, Wembley Stadium - 16th - 0pts 1958 - London, Wembley Stadium - 9th - 7pts

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Important facts

Born
1933
Birth century
Also known as
Gerald Arthur Hussey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gerry Hussey?

British speedway rider

When was Gerry Hussey born?

Gerry Hussey was born in 1933.

When did Gerry Hussey die?

Gerry Hussey died on 6 March 1959.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gerry Hussey

· Wikidata: Q107434733

· DBpedia: Gerry Hussey

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