BOBBATH 466 Posted January 17, 2022 I forgot about Les, but as usual you're right Norbold. I remember Les as one of the three heat leaders for Hackney in 1964 with Colin Pratt and Roy Trigg. I know that Les has passed away but did he continue to ride after 1964 into the British League days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,091 Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, BOBBATH said: I forgot about Les, but as usual you're right Norbold. I remember Les as one of the three heat leaders for Hackney in 1964 with Colin Pratt and Roy Trigg. I know that Les has passed away but did he continue to ride after 1964 into the British League days. He stayed with Hackney until he retired at the end of the 1970 season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted January 17, 2022 Does anyone recall Les riding in the old NL before the amalgamation into the BL in 1965. I think Les suffered some serious injuries in his earlier career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andout 651 Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, BOBBATH said: Does anyone recall Les riding in the old NL before the amalgamation into the BL in 1965. I think Les suffered some serious injuries in his earlier career. Rayleigh (1949-1957, 1963)Leicester (1956)Poole (1958, 1959)Ipswich (1960-1962)Coventry (1962)Hackney (1964-1970) Think I remember seeing him at New Cross in 60 or 61. Edited January 17, 2022 by andout Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,109 Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, BOBBATH said: Does anyone recall Les riding in the old NL before the amalgamation into the BL in 1965. I think Les suffered some serious injuries in his earlier career. I saw Les at New Cross in NL days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Split 177 Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) On 1/16/2022 at 9:31 PM, norbold said: Les (or Legs as he was known!) McGillivray springs to mind. Years ago I received a birthday card from the family and knowing my interest in the sport, they chose one with a speedway rider on the front. I recognised Les McGillivray straight away as there was no mistaking his distinctive riding style. I've tried to find an image of the card on the Internet without success but was surprised to find so many others with a speedway theme. Edited January 24, 2022 by Split Share this post Link to post Share on other sites