Jack Milne (speedway rider)
John Walter Milne (4 June 1907 – 6 December 1995) was an international speedway rider. He became the first American to win a motorcycling world championship when he won the Speedway World Championship in 1937 (defeating brother Cordy Milne into third place). Milne finished as runner-up in the World Championship in 1938.
Milne, circa 1946 | |
| Born | 4 June 1907 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
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| Died | 6 December 1995 (aged 88) Los Angeles, U.S. |
| Career history | |
| 1936–1939 | New Cross Tamers/Rangers |
| Individual honours | |
| 1937 | World Champion |
| 1936 | Tom Farndon Memorial winner |
| 1937 (3 Lap) | Australian Champion |
| 1937 | NSW State Champion |
| 1937, 1939 | London Riders' Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1938 | National League Champion |
| 1937 | London Cup |
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