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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2010 16:25:00 GMT 1
My tribute to George Hunter by George Cummins
Firstly, I would like to say that it is a great honour for me to be asked to pay tribute to not only a truly magnificent speedway rider but a very dear friend.
George Hunter was a dedicated and very talented speedway rider who throughout his career, never received the recognition he deserved.
Geroge started his career at Motherwell in 1958 then moved on to Meadowbank from 1960-1967; Coatbridge 1968-69; Newcastle in 1970; Glasgow Hampden 1971 and then onto Wolverhampton 1972.
During the 1972 season, George progressed to the semi-final stage of the World Championship but was unlucky not to make it through that round. He remained at Wolves until 1977 when he transferred to Oxford Cheetahs. In 1980, moved back to Edinburgh and rode for the Monarchs at Powderhall before moving to Berwick for one season in 1982. 1983 was to be his final season in the sport where he was awarded a Testimonial for 25 years service.
As a personal friend, sponsor and latterly Team Manager, I have covered many miles with George, in both the UK and Europe. During his career, he picked up various trophies, which to this day are kept on display at his home in Wolverhampton.
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Post by herbie on Jun 13, 2010 15:05:28 GMT 1
Wasn't averse to a premature departure from the starting gate!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2010 8:22:26 GMT 1
watched scotland v england match at powderhall loved watching george racing again
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Post by mervjankefanclub on Jun 27, 2010 11:13:28 GMT 1
One of the best ever exponents of team riding.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2010 8:30:04 GMT 1
one of gc heros
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2010 8:03:58 GMT 1
watched scotland v england match at powderhall loved watching george racing again
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2010 10:21:45 GMT 1
see george has now got a tribute page on facebook
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2010 7:03:36 GMT 1
see george has now got a tribute page on facebook
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2010 8:12:31 GMT 1
great speedway riders and a good guy
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2010 15:54:27 GMT 1
have a read at george tribute alex where he not paired with george
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