Fred Strecker
Frederick Strecker (1906–1976) was an international speedway rider from England.[1][2][3]
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| Born | 1 April 1906 Nottingham, England |
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| Died | 12 October 1976 (aged 70) Nottingham, England |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1930 | Manchester White City |
| 1931, 1933, 1937-1938 | Nottingham |
| 1932 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1934 | Birmingham Bulldogs |
| 1935-1936 | Harringay Tigers |
| 1936 | Southampton Saints |
| 1937 | Hackney Wick Wolves |
| 1938 | Leeds Lions |
| 1939 | Stoke Potters |
| 1939 | Norwich Stars |
| Team honours | |
| 1936 | Provincial League champions |
Speedway career
In 1930, when riding for Nottingham Strecker represented England against Australia.[4]
In 1936, during the 1936 Provincial Speedway League season he finished third in the averages and won the 1936 Provincial Speedway League title with Southampton.
Personal life
His parents were German born and they changed their surname from to Streicher. After World War II, Fred was a motor car and metal dealer and also promoted stock car racing.
Players cigarette cards
Strecker is listed as number 44 of 50 in the 1930s Player's cigarette card collection.[2]
References
- "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- "Speedway Riders 44 Fred Strecker". Speedway Museum Online. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- "Olympuic Speedway". Nottingham Evening Post. 3 July 1929. Retrieved 19 October 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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