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Malcolm Shakespeare
British speedway rider From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Terence Malcolm Shakespeare (born 25 April 1950) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1][2]
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Career
Born in West Bromwich, Shakespeare had a second half ride at Cradley Heath before making his league debut in 1969 with Long Eaton Rangers in the second division of the British League.[3] After making his Division One debut in 1970 with Cradley Heathens, he had a longer run in the top flight in 1971 with Leicester Lions, averaging close to 4.5 from seven matches.[3] Also in 1971, he finished runner-up in the Second Division Riders Championship.[3] He was selected to represent Young England in 1971 against Czechoslovakia.[4]
In 1972, he stepped up to the top division on a full-time basis with Leicester and by the end of the following season his average had risen to almost six points.[3] In 1974 he transferred to Wolverhampton Wolves where he spent three seasons,[5] before moving to Birmingham Brummies in 1977. In 1978 and 1979 he rode for Weymouth Wildcats. After missing the 1980 season he returned for a final season with Weymouth in 1981.
Shakespeare represented both England (19 caps) and Great Britain (1 cap) at National League level.[6]
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