Ray Duggan
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Raymond 'Ray' Duggan (born 1913 West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia - died 20 January 1950 in Sydney, Australia) was an international Speedway first rode in the UK with the Hackney Wick Wolves. Duggan represented the Australia many times at test level.[1]
[edit] Career summary
He started his career in 1937 with the Hackney Wick Wolves, before spells with the Bristol Bulldogs in 1938 and the New Cross Lambs in 1939. In 1947 he returned to the UK with the Harringay Racers.[2]
He became Australian National Champion in 1946 and was beaten into second place by his brother Vic in 1947.
[edit] Death
On 20 January 1950, Duggan was killed at the Sydney Sports Ground after being involved in a high speed crash with friend Norman Clay. Clay also died from his injuries.
[edit] References
- ^ Addison J. (1948). The People Speedway Guide. Odhams Press Limited
- ^ Jacobs, N. (2001) Speedway in London, ISBN 0-7524-2221-9
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