Bob Kilby

Bob Kilby
Born (1944-09-23)23 September 1944
Swindon, England
Died (2009-01-11)11 January 2009
Nationality  England
Current club information
Career status Deceased
Career history
1964-1970, 1975-1980, 1983 Swindon Robins
1971-1973 Exeter Falcons
1973-1974 Oxford Rebels
Team honours
1967 British League Winner
1967, 1968 Midland Cup Winner

Robert Stanley "Bob" Kilby (23 September 1944 – 11 January 2009) was a British motorcycle speedway rider for the Swindon Robins, Oxford Rebels[1] and Exeter Falcons. From the start of his career in 1964 to its end in 1983, he rode some 2,226 times over 556 meetings, and amassed a total of 4,192 points. He was a member of the Robins' British League title-winning team of 1967. He died on 11 January 2009 at his home in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon.[2][3]

His son, Lee, wrote a biography of his father "To the Heart of Kilb".[4]

References

  1. Bamford,R & Shailes,G (2007). “The Story of Oxford Speedway”. ISBN 978-0-7524-4161-0
  2. Robins legend Kilby, 64, dies
  3. Bob Kilby Tribute at Swindon-Speedway.co.uk
  4. Kilby,L (2017).”To The Heart of Kilb”. ISBN 978-1-5272-0921-3



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