About Malcolm Craven
Lived 1915 – 1984 (aged 68–69). Malcolm Craven was an English motorcycle racer.
Malcolm Stewart Craven (25 September 1915 – 2 September 1984) was a motorcycle speedway rider from England, who rode before and after World War II.
Career Craven was born in Ilford, Essex on 25 September 1915. He had a trial for Norwich Stars in 1937 but was rejected by Max Grosskreutz. After practising at the Dagenham track he was spotted by his childhood hero, the former Wembley Lions rider Colin Watson, who took him to Wembley for a trial, after which he was signed by Alec Jackson. He was part of the England teams that toured Australia in the 1951-1952 Test series. In 1952 he captained the England team against Scotland.
Personal life Craven was a qualified pilot, flying to speedway matches on occasion.
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Who was Malcolm Craven?
British speedway rider
When was Malcolm Craven born?
Malcolm Craven was born on 25 September 1915 in Ilford.
When did Malcolm Craven die?
Malcolm Craven died in 1984.
What was Malcolm Craven's occupation?
Malcolm Craven was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Malcolm Craven?
Malcolm Craven was English.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Malcolm Craven. https://biography.guide/malcolm-craven/
MLA: "Malcolm Craven." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/malcolm-craven/.
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