About Maurice Cann
Lived 1911 – 1989 (aged 77). Maurice Cann was a British motorcycle racer.
Maurice Cann (23 March 1911 – 12 February 1989) was a British former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He entered his first Manx Grand Prix in 1931, and in 1938 competed in his first Isle of Man TT. Cann won the 1948 Lightweight TT aboard a Moto Guzzi. He competed from 1949 to 1952 in the Grand Prix world championships. He won his first time in world championship competition in the 250cc class at the 1949 Ulster Grand Prix, also on a Moto Guzzi.
World Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.)
Year Class Motorcycle 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rank Points 1949 IOM SUI NED BEL ULS NAT 250 cc Moto Guzzi 1 4th 11 1950 IOM BEL NED SUI ULS NAT 250 cc Moto Guzzi 2 1 2nd 14 350 cc Moto Guzzi Ret — 0 1951 ESP SUI IOM BEL NED FRA ULS NAT 250 cc Moto Guzzi 2 6th 6 1952 SUI IOM NED BEL GER ULS NAT ESP 250 cc Moto Guzzi 5 1 4th 10 350 cc AJS Ret — 0 1953 IOM NED BEL GER FRA ULS SUI NAT ESP 250 cc Moto Guzzi Ret — 0
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maurice Cann?
British former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer
When was Maurice Cann born?
Maurice Cann was born on 23 March 1911 in Leicester.
When did Maurice Cann die?
Maurice Cann died on 12 February 1989.
What was Maurice Cann's occupation?
Maurice Cann was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Maurice Cann?
Maurice Cann was British.
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