Bob Roger
Robert William Roger (1928-2002) was an international speedway rider from England.[1]
| Born | 14 June 1928 Ashford, Kent |
|---|---|
| Died | 17 December 2002 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1951 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1952-1953 | New Cross Rangers |
| 1953 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1954-58, 1961 | Swindon Robins |
| Individual honours | |
| 1957 | Speedway World Championship finalist |
| Team honours | |
| 1957 | National League Champion |
| 1956 | National League Div 2 Champion |
| 1951 | National Trophy (Div 3) Winner |
| 1953 | Midland Cup |
Speedway career
Roger reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in the 1957 Individual Speedway World Championship.[2]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1951-1962, riding primarily for Swindon Robins.[3][4]
World Final Appearances
Individual World Championship
- 1957 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 8th - 8pts
Family
His brothers Cyril Roger and Bert Roger were both speedway riders.[4]
References
- "WORLD INDIVIDUAL FINAL - RIDER INDEX". British Speedway. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- "World Speedway finals" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- "LEGENDS: BOB ROGER". Swindon Speedway. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
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