Gerry Jackson
British speedway rider
About Gerry Jackson
Lived 1926 – 1997 (aged 70–71).
Gerald Richard Jackson (14 October 1925 – 2 July 1997) was a motorcycle speedway rider from England.
Career Jackson started his British leagues career during the 1950 Speedway National League Division Three season, where he rode for Rayleigh Rockets.
Jackson's performances gained the attention of the big London clubs and he rode for the Wembley Lions during the 1956 Speedway National League. He then joined the Wimbledon Dons and rode for them for eight years. He helped Wimbledon seal four league titles and three cups from 1958 to 1962.
In 1965, he joined Hackney Hawks for the new 1965 British League season and would spend the remainder of his career there. He top scored for Hackney in 1965 which meant that he represented them in the 1965 British League Riders' Championship.
He went on to earn nine international England caps.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gerry Jackson?
British speedway rider
When was Gerry Jackson born?
Gerry Jackson was born in 1926.
When did Gerry Jackson die?
Gerry Jackson died on 2 July 1997.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerry Jackson. https://biography.guide/gerry-jackson/
MLA: "Gerry Jackson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gerry-jackson/.
Chicago: "Gerry Jackson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gerry-jackson/.
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