Reg Wilson

For other people named Reg Wilson, see Reg Wilson (disambiguation).
Reg Wilson
Born 26 January 1948
Sheffield, England
Nationality  England
Current club information
British league Retired
Career history
1969-1986 Sheffield Tigers
1969 Doncaster Stallions
1970 Workington Comets
1971 Hull Vikings
1984 Newcastle Diamonds
1985-6 Birmingham Brummies
Individual honours
1978 Northern Riders' Champion
Team honours
1974 British League KO Cup winner
1974 Northern Trophy

Reg Wilson (born 26 January 1948 in Sheffield, England)[1] is a retired former professional speedway rider who was team manager of the Sheffield Tigers until 2011.

Wilson spent 18 years riding at the Owlerton club and attained a respectable average of 7.42, scoring a club record 3510.5 points including bonuses in the process. He was the team manager from 1992 until 2007. In a recent poll of all the Sheffield riders ever he came in the top three and is regarded as a true legend amongst Tigers fans.

References

  1. Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6


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