Björn Knutson
Björn Knutson commonly spelt Knutsson (born 27 April 1938 in Sweden) is a former motorcycle speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1965 and was a four-time winner of the World Team Cup. He gained the nickname 'The Crown Prince' for his speedway success.
| Born | 27 April 1938 (age 85) Norrköping, Sweden |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Career history | |
| Sweden | |
| 1957–1966 | Vargarna |
| Great Britain | |
| 1959–1963 | Southampton Saints |
| 1964 | West Ham Hammers |
| Individual honours | |
| 1965 | World Champion |
| 1962, 1963 | European Champion |
| 1962, 1964 | Nordic Champion |
| 1961, 1963 | Swedish Champion |
| 1965 | European Long Track Champion |
| 1960, 1962, 1963 | Pride of the East winner |
| 1964 | The Laurels |
| Team honours | |
| 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964 | World Team Cup |
| 1962 | National League Champion |
| 1961 | National League KO Cup Winner |
| 1961 | National Trophy Winner |
| 1960, 1961 | Allsvenskan Champion |
| 1964 | Allsvenskan Div 2 Champion |
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