Taffy Owen
Owen Ellis Owen (22 November 1935 – 26 August 2021), known as Taffy Owen, was an international speedway rider from Wales.[2][3]
| Born | 22 November 1935 Anglesey, Wales |
|---|---|
| Died | 26 August 2021 (aged 85)[1] Manchester, England |
| Nationality | British (Welsh) |
| Career history | |
| 1965, 1971, 1974, 1976 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1965–1969 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1968–1969 | Belle Vue Colts |
| 1970 | Rochdale Hornets |
| 1970–1976 | Workington Comets |
| 1972 | Oxford Rebels |
| 1977 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| Team honours | |
| 1968, 1969 | British League Division Two Champion |
| 1969 | British League Division Two KO Cup Winner |
Speedway career
Owen rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1965 to 1977, riding for various clubs.[4] In 1968, he finished 5th in the league averages during the 1968 British League Division Two season, riding for Belle Vue Colts. He continued to score heavily throughout his career hitting a 8+ average for Workington Comets from 1974 to 1976.[2]
References
- "Ex-Workington Comets star Taffy Owen dies". News and Star with the Cumberland Times. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- "Farewell to former Workington Comets speedway founder". Times and Star. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
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