Ham Burrill
British speedway rider
About Ham Burrill
Lived 1903 – 1978 (aged 75).
Hamlet Burrill known as Ham Burrill (1903–1978) was an international speedway rider from England.
Speedway career Burrill came to prominence in 1929 when he became the Preston (speedway) captain for the inaugural season of the 1929 Speedway English Dirt Track League. He became the fans favourite and finished third in the averages with an impressive 9.44. He helped Preston win the English Dirt Track Knockout Cup and finish runner-up in the league.
In September 1930 he signed for Liverpool but was riding once again for Preston in 1931. He was selected for England against Germany in 1930.
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Who was Ham Burrill?
British speedway rider
When was Ham Burrill born?
Ham Burrill was born on 5 August 1903 in Lancashire, Metropolitan Borough of St Helens.
When did Ham Burrill die?
Ham Burrill died on 3 September 1978 in Clwyd, Rhuddlan.
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