PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted April 9, 2020 All at Speedway Star are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Eric Linden, our founder and first-ever editor in 1952. Quite simply, without Eric, there would be no Speedway Star. Our thoughts are with his family and we will have a full tribute to Eric in next week's issue 7 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: All at Speedway Star are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Eric Linden, our founder and first-ever editor in 1952. Quite simply, without Eric, there would be no Speedway Star. Our thoughts are with his family and we will have a full tribute to Eric in next week's issue RIP Eric Linden. An all-time great in speedway journalism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,651 Posted April 9, 2020 Sad to hear. But maybe Angus Kix lives on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted April 9, 2020 Sad news indeed. I remember Garry Middleton being annoyed that Eric once spelt his name with one 'R' to which Garry retorted "Just remember Rolls Royce" RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted April 9, 2020 Very sorry to read of the passing of Eric Linden RIP sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,202 Posted April 9, 2020 R.I.P Eric. Loved his previews of the big events. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted April 9, 2020 A true great. R.I.P. Eric Linden Danny Carter, Rick Eldon Angus Kix. (There must have been more) Not only a huge figure in speedway journalism but a stalwart of the TV Times' features division. His name was most publicised as editor of the magazine's crossword. Never got to meet him. Wish I had. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted April 10, 2020 Ah that's a shame, I enjoyed reading his speedway articles (and agreed with a lot of what he said). RIP.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted April 10, 2020 RIP Eric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiegal 294 Posted April 10, 2020 sad news indeed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,116 Posted April 10, 2020 Very sad news. He was a truly great journalist and brought speedway alive through his various columns in the Star. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25yearfan 476 Posted April 10, 2020 A name synonymous with the sport from the 1950's till at least the early 90's I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatface 2,555 Posted April 10, 2020 The godfather of speedway journalism. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
