KEITH M 850 Posted January 20, 2013 Sad news.... R.I.P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,116 Posted January 20, 2013 Yes, very sad news. Freddie was always so supportive of speedway right up to his death. He still went to meetings, functions, events etc. R.I.P. Freddie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25yearfan 476 Posted January 20, 2013 Freddie Williams was one of the biggest names in the early 50's, one of Britains greatest courtesy of his world titles! R.I.P! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted January 20, 2013 How fitting that Freddie was finally recognised by the GP big wigs at the British GP only months before his passing. Unquestionably Wales greatest ever speedway rider. RIP Freddie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spencebel 181 Posted January 21, 2013 Condolences to friends and family at this sad time. RIP Freddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunters 210 Posted January 21, 2013 So sorry to hear of Freddie Williams death. I saw him on numerous occasions including his two World titles . What a fantastic rider he was and he stood almost alone at times against the mighty Australian Test Team of the day. I doubt that we will see his like again from Britain. Makes the current lot look even more feeble 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berrett 1 Posted January 21, 2013 A great rider and ambassador for the sport. I remember him, and his brother, riding in the Southern Centre Grasstrack Championships in 1949 or 50 at Bishops Waltham. He won outright in great style. How many current world champions would be seen doing this, and on a speedway bike without rear suspension. A sad passing indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don'sfreelancerider 2 Posted January 21, 2013 R.I.P. Freddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted January 21, 2013 NEVER saw Freddie ride but spoke to and interviewed him many times and was always charming and courteous. Nice man... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henllys 9 Posted January 21, 2013 Sad news R.I.P Freddie a true champion and proud Welshman,shame on both BBC Wales & ITV Wales Sport for not recognising the greatest speedway rider to come out of Wales. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC! 142 Posted January 21, 2013 RIP - A true legend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted January 21, 2013 As there seems to be TWO Threads running regarding Freddie - could the Mods not merge them? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berrett 1 Posted January 24, 2013 A great ambassador for the sport. I remember him and his brother, Eric, competing in th Southern Centre ACU Grasstrack Championships at Bishops Waltham in 1949 or 50. He won outright. This was on his speedway bike with no rear suspension. How many modern day top riders would do this? Cameron Woodward and David Howe come to mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybikespeedway 75 Posted January 24, 2013 Sad news R.I.P Freddie a true champion and proud Welshman,shame on both BBC Wales & ITV Wales Sport for not recognising the greatest speedway rider to come out of Wales. I phoned The BBC wales radio Programme With This Sad News, It was the Jason mohamed Phone in The Resercher Took Down All the Details, But as Yet to My Knowledge No Comment has Been made , Perhaps they Think This was not as News worthy as A Ball Boy being Kicked by a Chelsea Footballer, Phone Jason Mohamed On 03700 100 110 Between 10 and One Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrs 3,290 Posted January 26, 2013 R.I.P Freddie, I was never lucky enough to see you ride, but in addition to your magnificent achievements on the track at least you have managed to achieve possibly the biggest article concerning speedway in the Torygraph for many years in todays obituary columns. Thoughts are with Freddies family and friends at this sad time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
