chunky 6,102 Posted June 15, 2008 I didn't notioce him above so lets have Conny Samuelsson, 1964-1999 without a break in the Swedish leagues. Good call, Miro. Conny was another rider I'd thought would qualify for a four-decade span, but you certainly confirmed it. Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oddfossengen 1 Posted June 16, 2008 aub lawson must be in there somwhere as well after all he started out prewar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,116 Posted June 16, 2008 Aub Lawson, definitely. 1930s - 1960s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oddfossengen 1 Posted June 17, 2008 also malcom simmons and colin goody have to be close as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,102 Posted June 17, 2008 also malcom simmons and colin goody have to be close as well Both have already been mentioned, but I don't think that Colin Gooddy quite made it to four decades (1955-1977, I believe). Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted June 17, 2008 I think you are right Steve -"Joe" Gooddy didn't start till the 50's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tregidgo 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Aub must have started in Australia in 1937/8 he was brought to Wembley by L V Praag for 1939 season and we know what happened then don't we. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tregidgo 0 Posted June 19, 2008 No mention has been made of Colin Watson and Max Grosskreutz both of whom rode over a three decade period and would have gone longer had they not suffered serious injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tregidgo 0 Posted June 19, 2008 I remember George Bason he had a couple of outings for Wembley in the 40s. He impressed himself on my mind by sliding off on the first bend of his first ride and breaking his leg. On recovery he appeared again and repeated his performance. It was just bad luck for him as neither fall looked dodgy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,116 Posted June 19, 2008 No mention has been made of Colin Watson and Max Grosskreutz both of whom rode over a three decade period and would have gone longer had they not suffered serious injury. I think we're going for four decades at least as there would be too many who managed three decades. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dons67 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Sorry, but he retired at the end of the 1970 season. He rode in 37 matches for an average of 4.71. Also, speedyguy; you're correct about Gene Bonsignore and George Lazor. Both started racing in 1976, which gives them four decades each. Steve Oops, quite right Chunky. Brain cell going faster than hair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted June 19, 2008 I remember George Bason he had a couple of outings for Wembley in the 40s. He impressed himself on my mind by sliding off on the first bend of his first ride and breaking his leg. On recovery he appeared again and repeated his performance. It was just bad luck for him as neither fall looked dodgy. I remember George Bason West Ham and Wimbledon in 1946, and breaking a leg that season. Cannot recall him at Wembley however. He later went on to captain Southampton, then rode for Liverpool, Swindon and California (in England). Started 1930s at Oxford and was still racing in France in the late 1960s. He also rode at the Hackney anniversary meeting in 1978. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spartan 0 Posted July 21, 2008 Better say Wal Morton before someone else does... Oh, plus the Collins boys (Les and Neil), Olle Nygren, Bobby Schwartz, to name four. Steve Saw Bobby riding a few weeks ago in California still getting to main finals, so must be in the frame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
