Guest Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) Bob Andrews has sent me this message. It reads: "Sad news I have just heard that Split Waterman has died. He passed away in his sleep at 9am on 8th. October in his home in Spain. R.I.P. Split.He was in his 96th.Year." Edited October 8, 2019 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted October 8, 2019 The Squire rode for nearly every track in London. RIP Split. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted October 8, 2019 R.I.P. 'Split'. + One of the most famous names in Speedway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icicle 896 Posted October 8, 2019 A good age for a good rider... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,393 Posted October 8, 2019 his life would make a damn good book or film 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted October 8, 2019 One of my boyhood hero's who brightened up the grey and bleak immediate post war days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,137 Posted October 8, 2019 I remember him riding at BV in 1962, bit of a joker involved in centre green antics in the interval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,100 Posted October 8, 2019 So sad. One of the greatest speedway characters of all time and one of the greatest riders of all time. He was one of my heroes in the 50s and 60s. He was in the first race I ever saw. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,086 Posted October 8, 2019 That really is sad news... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted October 9, 2019 Sad news indeed. May he RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) I first saw Split Waterman on May 14 1947 when he rode for Wembley at New Cross. He scored four points as the Lions trounced the home side 51-33. Edited October 9, 2019 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted October 9, 2019 Great rider second in two world finals won the 1948 London Riders championship. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,935 Posted October 9, 2019 Sad to hear. Did a national paper run an obituary or would it more likely be in the next few days ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted October 9, 2019 Just now, foamfence said: Waterman and Parker....Gods of the track. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
