About Jimmie Gibb
Lived 1911 – 2013 (aged 101–102). Jimmie Gibb was a Canadian speedway rider.
Hamish Archibald Gibb (7 August 1911 – 21 October 2013) was a Canadian international motorcycle speedway rider.
Biography Gibb was born in Vancouver, British Columbia and raced in California as early as 1931. While at West Ham in 1938 he won the A.C.U Cup. He also reached the Championship round of the 1938 Individual Speedway World Championship.
He continued riding for West Ham, averaging 8.58 in 1939 but World War II finished the season early and Gibb lost six years of his speedway career as a result of the war. During the war, he served with the Canadian Air Force. He completed one more season with the Dons in 1951, winning the National Trophy with them.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmie Gibb?
Canadian motorcycle speedway rider (1911 – 2013)
When was Jimmie Gibb born?
Jimmie Gibb was born in 1911 in Vancouver.
When did Jimmie Gibb die?
Jimmie Gibb died on 21 October 2013.
What was Jimmie Gibb's occupation?
Jimmie Gibb was a speedway rider.
What nationality was Jimmie Gibb?
Jimmie Gibb was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmie Gibb. https://biography.guide/jimmie-gibb/
MLA: "Jimmie Gibb." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmie-gibb/.
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