zlata prilba 320 Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) Sorry too hear of his passing today of his injuries sustained last weekend Edited October 3, 2021 by zlata prilba 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DEAN MACHINE 4,735 Posted October 3, 2021 So sad, had a catch up with big al 2 days before his accident, we chatted about speedway and crashing as I had one myself a few days before, I knew how bad his injuries were but somehow held the hope that he would pull through, a lovely bloke who was motorcycles through and through and had some great stories from his career that we listened to up the man cave over a brew, a very humble man, a great loss. R.I.P my friend 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zlata prilba 320 Posted October 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: So sad, had a catch up with big al 2 days before his accident, we chatted about speedway and crashing as I had one myself a few days before, I knew how bad his injuries were but somehow held the hope that he would pull through, a lovely bloke who was motorcycles through and through and had some great stories from his career that we listened to up the man cave over a brew, a very humble man, a great loss. R.I.P my friend Indeed I knew the whole family it must be hard to his Dad Archie whose 90 years old with Pratty yesterday the bad news just keeps coming. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.D 462 Posted October 3, 2021 A sad weekend for British speedway, RIP Big Al Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25yearfan 476 Posted October 3, 2021 Like his old boss Colin Pratt who passed away in the last couple of days Alan Grahame was a long term, top level, great servant to speedway in a racing career that lasted from the early 70's to the late 90's, even overcoming serious illness in the mid 80's to keep going. Probably one of the very few riders who would have rode League speedway on two valve and laydown machines which gives an indication of his longevity. I'll remember him for gaining countless numbers of points through sheer determination when it didn't seem possible. Very unfortunate way to go but Alan led a very active and successful life in his time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,620 Posted October 3, 2021 Sad to hear, his loyalty to Cradley was second to none 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano 1,318 Posted October 3, 2021 awful news. A racer right up to the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) Such a shame. 'Born Again Teenager' Big Alan Grahame was one of the original Hull Vikings at our resurrection in 1995 til 1998 and was very popular indeed at Craven Park. Sympathies to the Grahame family, RIP Big Al.... Edited October 3, 2021 by martinmauger grammar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,853 Posted October 3, 2021 Awful news RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted October 3, 2021 Sad news indeed although not totally unexpected having read the extent of his issues following the recent crash Probably underrated by many due to the depth of talent during his time RIP Alan - thoughts with family and friends Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) RIP Mr Cradley Heath. Condolences to his family and friends. Edited October 3, 2021 by lucifer sam 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
847084 99 Posted October 3, 2021 Dreadful news. I always had a lot of respect for him as a rider, the epitome of a sportsman who gave everything for the team. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garry1603 353 Posted October 3, 2021 Very sad news. I always had the greatest respect for him as a rider when he used to come to the old Hyde Road. A great rider, but a greater person. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted October 3, 2021 RIP Big Al. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites