Joe Abbott (speedway rider)

Joe Abbott (speedway rider)

Infobox Speedway rider


ridername= Joe Abbott
nationality = flagicon|ENG England
dateofbirth = birth date|1902|4|12
dateofdeath = death date and age|1950|7|1|1902|4|12|df=y
cityofbirth = Burnley
countryofbirth = England
retired = Retired
career = Burnley
Preston
Belle Vue Aces
Harringay Racers
Odsal Boomerangs
years = 1929
1930-1931
1932-1939
1947
1948-1950
indivhonour = None
indivyear =
teamhonour = National League Champions
National Trophy Winners
teamyear = 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936
1933, 1934, 1935, 1936

John Patrick 'Joe' Abbott (born 12 April 1902 Burnley, EnglandAddison J. (1948). "The People Speedway Guide". Odhams Press Limited ] - died 1 July 1950) was a former international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the World Championship final in 1937.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). "A History of the World Speedway Championship". Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5]

Career summary

Joe began his career with local track Burnley in 1929 before moving onto Preston for two seasons. He then joined the Belle Vue Aces and stayed there until the outbreak of World War II. At Belle Vue he formed a formidable partnership with Frank Charles which they utilised internationally.Belton, Brian (2003). "Hammerin' Round". Stroud: Tempus Publishing ISBN 0-7524-2438-6] He made fifteen appearances for England betewen 1930 and 1939 and qualified for a World Final.

After the war he became captain of the Harringay Racers in 1947 and transferred to the Odsal Boomerangs in Bradford in 1948.

On 21 June 1949 Joe was riding in live televised meeting at West Ham Stadium against the West Ham Hammers. Joe crashed and suffered serious injury, but in the crowd were dozens of ambulance men from Poplar hospital who rushed him there immediately.Belton, Brian (2003). "Hammerin' Round". Stroud: Tempus Publishing ISBN 0-7524-2438-6] The quick actions saved his life.

World Final appearances

* 1937 - Flag|GBR Wembley - 13th - 14ptsBamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). "A History of the World Speedway Championship". Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5]

Death

On 1st July 1950 in the National League match for the Boomerangs against the West Ham, Joe, who was now 48 years old fell in his second race and was hit by a following rider and was instantly killed. The riders and promoters decided to carry on with the meeting, as they believed Joe would have wished it. Fans left Odsal unaware that Joe, nicknamed the 'India-rubber Man'Addison J. (1948). "The People Speedway Guide". Odhams Press Limited ] , had died.

References

External links

* [http://www.ausm.info/aus_history/1930-40/xmas34.htm The Adventures of Dick Case, 'Dusty' Haigh, and Joe Abbott - Christmas 1934]


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