Ken Sharples
Kenneth Sharples (1924–1967) was an international speedway rider from England.[1][2]
| Born | 15 May 1924 Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 17 July 1967 (aged 43) |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1948 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1948–1956 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1948 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1948 | Cradley Heath Cubs |
| 1964 | Sunderland Saints |
| 1964–1965 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| Team honours | |
| 1949 | National Trophy |
Speedway career
Sharples won eight England caps[1] and rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1948 to 1965, riding primarily for Belle Vue Aces.[3] He was a product of the Hyde Road Training School[4] and finished in the top ten UK averages during the 1955 Speedway National League riding for Belle Vue.[3][5]
He went on to be team manager at Belle Vue Aces.[6]
References
- "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- "YEAR BY YEAR". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- "ken Sharples". Cradley Speedway. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- "Speedway Former Great passes away". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
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