Billy Bales

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Billy Bales
Born (1929-06-06) June 6, 1929 (age 95)
Norwich, England
Nationality England
Current club information
Career status Retired
Career history
1948-1950
1952-1963
1965-1969		 Yarmouth Bloaters
Norwich Stars
Sheffield Tigers
Individual honours
Team honours
1955, 1963 National Trophy winner

Raymond Arthur (Billy) Bales (born 6 June 1929 in Norwich, Norfolk, England) was a former international motorcycle speedway rider reached the final of Speedway World Championship in 1955.[1]

Career

Bales started his career with the Yarmouth Bloaters where he stayed until the start of 1950 when he was called up for National Service. On his return he joined his hometown club, the Norwich Stars and stayed there for thirteen consecutibve seasons. The Stars won the National Trophy twice in that time and Bales was selected to ride for England as well as qualifying for the World Final in 1955..

Norwich closed in 1964 so Bales was forced to move on. He was signed by the Sheffield Tigers and remained there until he retired in 1969.

World Final Appearances

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
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