About Tommy Croombs
Lived 1906 – 1980 (aged 73). Tommy Croombs was a motorcycle racer.
Thomas Robert Croombs (13 December 1906 – 15 October 1980) was a speedway rider who finished third in the Star Riders' Championship in 1931, the forerunner to the Speedway World Championship.
Career Croombs was born in New Malden, Surrey, England.
He rode for Lea Bridge in 1929 and moved onto the West Ham Hammers in 1930. He stayed with the Hammers until the end of the 1939 season when he retired. In 1947, he made a comeback, riding for West Ham, starting as reserve and then back as a full team member within six weeks.
At retirement he had earned 30 international caps for the England national speedway team.
World final appearances 1937 – London, Wembley Stadium – 16th – 8pts 1938 – London, Wembley Stadium – 14th – 8pts
Players cigarette cards Croombs is listed as number 10 of 50 in the 1930s' Player's cigarette card collection.
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Who was Tommy Croombs?
British speedway rider (1906-1980)
When was Tommy Croombs born?
Tommy Croombs was born on 13 December 1906 in New Malden.
When did Tommy Croombs die?
Tommy Croombs died on 15 October 1980.
What was Tommy Croombs's occupation?
Tommy Croombs was a motorcycle racer.
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