Jock Porter
John Adam Porter (1894–1952) was the first Scotsman to win the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race, and was a European Grand Prix motorcycle racing champion.
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Jock Porter next to an Isle of Man TT trophy after winning the 1923 Lightweight TT | |
| Born | John Adam Porter 1894 |
| Died | 20 November 1952 (age 58) |
| Resting place | Comely Bank Cemetery, Edinburgh Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
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Porter was deaf, due to an infection he had when he was young.
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