Bill Pitcher

Bill Pitcher

William 'Bill' Pitcher (born 1912 in Coventry, England)Addison J. (1948). "The People Speedway Guide". Odhams Press Limited ] was an international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the first ever World Championship final in 1936.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). "A History of the World Speedway Championship". Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5]

Career summary

Pitcher rode for the Harringay Racers before World War II and was a member of the team that won the London Cup in 1935. In 1936 he rode in the first ever Speedway World Championship. After the end of the war he joined the Belle Vue Aces. Pitcher was also a member of the England team that toured Australia in 1946-47. He made his England international debut in 1939.Addison J. (1948). "The People Speedway Guide". Odhams Press Limited ]

World Final appearances

* 1936 - Flag|GBR Wembley - 17th - 8ptsBamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). "A History of the World Speedway Championship". Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5]

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