About Tom Leadbitter
Lived 1945 – 1995 (aged 49–50). Tom Leadbitter was a British motorcycle racer.
Thomas William Leadbitter (8 September 1945 – May 1995) was a British scrambles, motorcycle speedway and grasstrack rider. He earned two international caps for the England national speedway team.
Biography Born in Lichfield, Staffordshire, Leadbitter was a successful grasstrack racer before taking up speedway in 1966 at the training school at Long Eaton. After a single match for Glasgow Tigers in 1966 he rode in four matches for Long Eaton Archers in 1967. In 1968 he was signed by newly formed Leicester Lions, but only made one appearance for the team that season, spending most of it on loan to Middlesbrough Teessiders.
Leadbitter represented England against the Soviet Union in 1974, and represented Young England against Scotland in 1975. He also rode in grasstrack events in France and Germany.
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Who was Tom Leadbitter?
English speedway rider
When was Tom Leadbitter born?
Tom Leadbitter was born on 8 September 1945 in Lichfield.
When did Tom Leadbitter die?
Tom Leadbitter died in 1995.
What was Tom Leadbitter's occupation?
Tom Leadbitter was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Tom Leadbitter?
Tom Leadbitter was British.
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