Dave Morton
 | |
| Born |
24 September 1953 Eccles, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality |
 England |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1974 1973–1977 1973 1978–1980 1981–1985 1985 1986-1987 |
Crewe Kings Hackney Hawks Reading Racers Wolverhampton Wolves Sheffield Tigers Ellesmere Port Newcastle 'Federation Specials'/Diamonds |
| Individual honours | |
| 1975 | New Zealand Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1972 1972 |
British League Div 2 Winner British League Div 2 KO Cup Winner |
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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 (Swissport) at Manchester Airport as a mechanic.
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