Oldest Surviving World Finalists

[BOBBATH 466]

Hi Andout-if you win the prize I will offer you a free trip to Welland,  Paris or Dundas!!!

[norbold 7,098]

2 hours ago, andout said:

Would not be too sure of that Bob....of the 16 I have seen all but the number 1, Arthur Payne.

Seen all but Arthur Payne, Josef Hofmeister and Brian Crutcher.

Edited January 6, 2022 by norbold

[BOBBATH 466]

. Norbold were you talking just about the top 16 or did you see Aage Hansen (first reserve)ride als)You maybe qualify for the second prize. I'm not sure if I ever saw Peo Soderman or  P.T. Svensson will have to check my program collection!

[andout 649]

30 minutes ago, BOBBATH said:

. Norbold were you talking just about the top 16 or did you see Aage Hansen (first reserve)ride als)You maybe qualify for the second prize. I'm not sure if I ever saw Peo Soderman or  P.T. Svensson will have to check my program collection!

From my part, I never saw Aage Hansen ride........

[Split 177]

On ‎1‎/‎6‎/‎2022 at 5:25 PM, norbold said:

Seen all but Arthur Payne, Josef Hofmeister and Brian Crutcher.

Hello Norbold, I know we started watching speedway around the same time  (1960?) so I would go along with the list you give but working on Bobbath's update, I would add Dan Forsberg. I was under the impression that he retired in the late 50's so where did you see him ride?                                              

Edited January 10, 2022 by Split

[BOBBATH 466]

Ok so who has actually seen Dan Forsberg ride-he was before my time. I think I have seen only10 of the 16 (subject to further review!!!!)

[andout 649]

9 hours ago, BOBBATH said:

Ok so who has actually seen Dan Forsberg ride-he was before my time. I think I have seen only10 of the 16 (subject to further review!!!!)

Before my time too....missed him originally!

[OveFundinFan 4,137]

There is 7 of the 16 I can’t recall seeing, may have seen or two of those 7 lbut can’t definitely say I have so I cannot include.

I def seen 2, 3, 4 ,6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 16

[mickthemuppet 976]

I have to admit to having seen all these riders. My first world final I saw was the 1949 World final when English riders finished 1st,2nd, and 3rd

Dan Forsberg was an excellent heat leader for Birmingham  and Aage Hansen rode for Ipswich in 1957

[arnieg 3,618]

Only seen the last two, gosh I suddenly feel so young

[Midland Red 2,383]

I’ve seen 9 of the 16

[Midland Red 2,383]

On 1/6/2022 at 1:55 PM, BOBBATH said:

Great posts Chunky-scary list I would be on that list of people born in their forties.

Me too. Seen all of those on Chunky’s list ride.

[BOBBATH 466]

Well, I was sorry to see that Eric Boothroyd has passed away. I think the current list is now:

1. Arthur Payne       30/8/24

2.Dick Bradley        28/11/24

3.Chum Taylor         4/4/27

4. Ray Cresp           25/8/28

5 .Billy Bales           6/6/29

6.Ian Williams         4/8/31

 

7.Per Tage Svensson  16/10/31

 

8.Peo Soderman     29/10/32

9.Ove Fundin           23/5/33

10.Jim Lightfoot      11/1//33

11.Dan Forsberg       25/3/34

12.Josef Hofmeister   17/6/34

13.Brian Crutcher         23/8/34     

14.Mike Broadbank      25/9/34

15.Barry Briggs          30/12/34

16.Aage Hansen        13/4/35

First Reserve. Gote Nordin   2/7/35

Second Reserve. Bob Andrews 27/10/35

 

Any additions or deletionsw to this list are welcome.

[BOBBATH 466]

Jim Lightfoot's d.o.b is 11/11/33, I made a mistake in typing ! Hard to believe I know.

[BOBBATH 466]

With the sad death of Ray Cresp,  Gote Nordin moves up to #16, with Bob Andrews as first reserve and now Reg Luckhurst at 2nd reserve-this is getting a bit too close to home. I saw Reg in his only World Final- 1965 I think.