Cecil Yates
American track cyclist and bicycle racer (1912 – 1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cecil Richard Yates Sr (May 18, 1912 – March 27 1987) was an American professional track cyclist. He is best known for his success in six-day racing, having 18 victories in his career and was described as being a strong sprinter.[1]
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Full name | Cecil Richard Yates Sr |
Born | May 18, 1912 Thurber, Texas |
Died | March 1987 (aged 74) Buckeye, Arizona |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
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Discipline | Track |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | Sprinter |
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During World War II, Yates served the Army Air Force for 34 months, being promoted up to a Sergeant. He retired from cycling in 1950, winning 18 of 56 total six-day races he entered.[1] He was inducted into the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame in 2007.[2]