BL65 657 Posted June 25, 2017 Bit surprised that Howard Cole (Kid Bodie) has not got a mention. I'm sure he was regarded as Welsh in the 60s and 70s. Always open to correction though. As a World Finalist and top league heat leader he would surely come into contention. Also agree with everyone who has mentioned Ivor Hughes. He looked really good and headed for the top - another of Speedway's tragic might have beens. Several sources record that Howard Cole was born in Cardiff. Taking this and the probability that Leo McAuliffe was born in London into account, my revised top five is: 1. Freddie Williams 2. Eric Williams 3. Howard Cole 4. Ian Williams 5. Cyril Francis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britmet 233 Posted June 25, 2017 Another . . . ? - Glyn Taylor, b. 24 August 1953, Cardiff, Wales Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted June 25, 2017 Another . . . ? - Glyn Taylor, b. 24 August 1953, Cardiff, Wales For some reason I always thought Glyn Taylor was a New Zealander or Australian? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 657 Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) For some reason I always thought Glyn Taylor was a New Zealander or Australian? His father, Chum Taylor from Australia, was with Cardiff in 1952 and at the beginning of the 1953 season, before transferring to Bristol. Glyn was born in Cardiff, but is classed as Australian, same as Bristol-born Jason Crump. Edited June 25, 2017 by BL65 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted June 25, 2017 His father, Chum Taylor from Australia, was with Cardiff in 1952 and at the beginning of the 1953 season, before transferring to Bristol. Glyn was born in Cardiff, but is classed as Australian, same as Bristol-born Jason Crump. Thank you for that BL65 - I appreciate that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted June 25, 2017 Bit surprised that Howard Cole (Kid Bodie) has not got a mention. I'm sure he was regarded as Welsh in the 60s and 70s. Always open to correction though. As a World Finalist and top league heat leader he would surely come into contention. Also agree with everyone who has mentioned Ivor Hughes. He looked really good and headed for the top - another of Speedway's tragic might have beens. Blimey forgotten Howard Cole! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keef robin 551 Posted June 25, 2017 Williams Jones Evans Davies Price 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
