Middlo 0 Posted September 1, 2004 Heard some sad news Jimmy Squibb passed away yesterday.He had been suffering from Parkinsons disease for some time. Myself and my family send our condolences to his son Barry and their family. Always remember Jim when i first started to race I was 16 he was over fifty then I think, and he was keeping me out of the Eastbourne team! We had a crash together and poor old Jim broke his arm, got my team spot then!! He never held a grudge thank god cos he was a big guy!! A great character very tough rider awesome round the county ground he will be sadly missed. I am sure their will be some forum members who remember him racing.Good on ya Jim, sleep well my friend. Middlo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandman 0 Posted September 1, 2004 Sorry to hear that.. He was one of the sports big names in his time, I know he left many great memories of him behind. That was his gift to all. Thoughts and sympathy to his family... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 24 Posted September 1, 2004 I'm sorry to hear this too. I remember Jimmy riding for Plymouth in 1962 - I think he was over 50 then. He was a big draw at Meadowbank. Funny the things you remember, though. I think he was one of only two bearded riders in the league - Wolverhampton's Tommy Sweetman was the other. I also recall that he was from Cadnam, in the New Forest. RIP Jimmy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest clivehitch Posted September 1, 2004 sorry to hear about Squibbo.As a nipper in sarf London i remember him being the star name for New Cross when they closed in 1963.R.I.P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merlin 0 Posted September 1, 2004 So sorry to hear this news. I well remember Jimmy from the days of Old Meadowbank, Edinburgh and the Provicial League - it must have been some drive up from the South of England in those days. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted September 1, 2004 I remember him riding for Plymouth and at New Cross. Good hard rider who must of scared the life out of other riders with his devilish looks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted September 1, 2004 I remember Jimmy from his Canterbury days and am saddened by the news. RIP Jimmy and condolences to his family and friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,055 Posted September 2, 2004 So sorry to hear this. Jimmy was a great servant of the sport. We were joking on the "Rode for" thread a little while ago about how Jimmy seemed to have ridden for every team in the country! I remember him particularly at New Cross. He was unbeatable round the frying pan in 1963. A sad loss and my condolences to all his family and freinds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazzybird 9 Posted September 2, 2004 Just phoned my Dad and told him the sad news, all of our family knew Jimmy well. Met Barry at Rallycross a few years ago and he was his dads double. xx Sincere thoughts are with Jimmys family and friends from all the Hubbard family xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,190 Posted September 2, 2004 A true gent of the track. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom House Kid 45 Posted September 2, 2004 Another great name from my youth sadly lost to us! My thoughts are with his friends and family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cheetahhawk Posted September 2, 2004 Sincere condolences to Jimmy's family and friends from all my family. I remember seeing Jimmy riding at Canterbury . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjw ministerofport 1 Posted September 3, 2004 I remember his days at Cradley Heath a sound team man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Saint 3 Posted September 3, 2004 I watched Jimmy every Tuesday at Banister Court from 1950 until the sad closure of Southampton. Middlo says he was "a tough rider" and I cannot disagree with that comment . He gave the supporters value for money and was a stalwart of a great and much loved team. My condolences to his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sussex bulldog 41 Posted September 5, 2004 RIP Squibby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites