Billy Burton
William Burton (born 3 September 1956 in Felixstowe, England) is a former motorcycle speedway rider in National League (speedway).
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| Born | 3 September 1956 Felixstowe, England |
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| Nationality | British |
| Career history | |
| 1974 | Scunthorpe Saints |
| 1974-1977,1983,1984 | Boston Barracudas |
| 1975-1977 | Kings Lynn Stars |
| 1977-1978 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1979-1980 | Stoke Potters |
| 1980-1981 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1981 | Halifax Dukes |
| 1981-1982 | Ellesmere Port Gunners |
| 1981 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1983 | Leicester Lions |
| 1984 | Cradley Heathens |
| 1985 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
Joined Sheffield Tigers in 1977 in a swap for Carl Glover. Had 37 appearances in 1978 averaging fewer than 3 points per match.
External links
- http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/Ellesmere%20Port%20Speedway.htm
- http://www.sheffield-tigers.co.uk/atoz.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSldFO6vmYk
- http://edinburghspeedway.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/billy-burton.html
Once met Billy Burton at Stoke in 1980 as my sporting hero. He amazingly gave me one of his race jackets. So made up. Legend. Thanks Billy.
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