Dave Morton

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Dave Morton
Personal information
Nationality  England
Date of birth (1953-09-24) September 24, 1953
Place of birth    Eccles, England
Current club information
Career status Retired
Career history
Crewe Kings
Hackney Hawks
Wolverhampton Wolves
Sheffield Tigers
Ellesmere Port
Newcastle Diamonds
1971–1974
1973–1977
1978–1980
1981–1985
1985
1986-1987
Individual honours
New Zealand Champion 1975
Team honours
League Championship and KO Cup 1972

David James (Dave) Morton (born 24 September 1953 in Eccles, Lancashire, England) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who started his career with the Crewe Kings. Represented England at test level. Brother Chris also rode.

Signed by the Hackney Hawks in 1973 from the Crewe Kings but missed almost the entire 1977 season with a broken leg. Requested a transfer in 1978 and was swapped for Finn Thomsen from Wolverhampton Wolves.

Won the New Zealand Championship in 1975.

Dave now works for a Baggage handling company (Servisair) at Manchester Airport as a mechanic.

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