Ken Le Breton

Francis James Le Breton (15 August 1924 in Sydney, New South Wales – 6 January 1951) was an Australian Motorcycle speedway rider who was nicknamed "The White Ghost" due to his wearing white leathers.

Biography Le Breton served in the Australian Army as a gunner in World War II. His service in New Guinea ended when he was hospitalized with swamp fever (malaria) and battle fatigue. Things did not go so well, so the second-division Newcastle Diamonds signed him in exchange for Jeff Lloyd and £1000. He moved with the Newcastle promotion to Glasgow with the Ashfield Giants in 1949 for two seasons until 1950.

Death Le Breton was involved in a crash on 5 January 1951 at the Sydney Sports Ground, where he first rode a speedway bike. He was representing Australia in the second Test match of the 1950–51 season against England.