Phil Bishop
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Philip Edward Bishop (7 July 1910 – 14 July 1970) was a motorcycle speedway rider who began racing in 1929, finally retiring from racing in 1963. Known as the 'King of Crash', Bishop survived many crashes whilst racing, but died in a road accident in 1970.[1]
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Born | 7 July 1910 (1910-07-07) Bow, London, England |
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Died | 14 July 1970(1970-07-14) (aged 60) Lokeren, Belgium |
Nickname | King of Crash |
Nationality | British (English) |
Career history | |
1929 | Lea Bridge Saints |
1930-1931 | High Beech |
1932, 1949-50, 1955 | Southampton Saints |
1932-1933 | Clapton Saints |
1934-1935 | Harringay Tigers |
1936-1939, 1947-1948 | West Ham Hammers |
1938 | West Ham Hawks |
1939 | Middlesbrough Bears |
1946 | New Cross Rangers |
Team honours | |
1937 | National League Champion |
1935 | London Cup Winner |
1938 | ACU Cup Winner |
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