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Post by speedyguy on Apr 15, 2007 0:36:08 GMT 12
I remember the legendary George Mudgway coming to the UK in 1947 and riding for Bradford.
I have also read the in-depth analysis on the Bob Andrews' forum about George's racing career.
As a matter of interest, are Jade, Steve and Cody Mudgway related in anyway to him?
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Post by wanadoo on Apr 17, 2007 20:33:02 GMT 12
I remember George Mudgway very well. You are quite right, Johnnie Hoskins signed him for Bradford and advertised him as the first Maori speedway rider. I knew George personally - a great guy - died far too early. He was the starter at Western Springs when it was a piece of elastic pulled across the track. You watched George's eye and when he winked, you dropped the clutch !!! I don't believe Jade, Steve or Cody are related. He certainly had no children by his marriage although he does have a brother. I will check with him.
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Post by wanadoo on Apr 18, 2007 16:32:08 GMT 12
George arrived in Bradford with Harold Fairhurst who raced in the UK for a few seasons and also raced at Western Springs. Harold a coal miner was exceptionally strong, it is said he could pick up a speedway machine and hold it head high.
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Post by barcroftlad on Feb 3, 2008 22:07:21 GMT 12
Hi guys---new member here from Auckland. Was an Odsal supporter in the old days. Amongst my bits and pieces I have a couple of old photos of George,taken probably in 1947. One is a head and shoulders shot and the other is with the Odsal team with guys like Alec Statham, Max Grosskreutz, Oliver Hart and Ernie Price and a few others.If anyone would like a copy send me a pm with an email address and I'll pass them on.
ps just found this site while browsing a UK site.Looks good-just not enough fans have found it yet. cheers.
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Post by speedyguy on Mar 13, 2008 5:03:55 GMT 12
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