Morian Hansen
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Jens Henning Fisker Hansen Template:Post-nominals (10 January 1905 in Frederikssund, Denmark – 21 February 1995), known popularly as Morian Hansen, was a motorcycle speedway rider from Denmark, who rode in the first ever Speedway World Championship Final in 1936.[1][2]
Career
Hansen's first speedway races were at Copenhagen in 1928.[3] He first rode in the UK for the West Ham Hammers in 1931 on a two-month permit, returning two years later.[3][4]
He joined the Hackney Wick Wolves in 1935[5] and rode for the club for three years until the end of the 1937 season.[6] He then moved onto the Bristol Bulldogs and Wembley Lions before the outbreak of World War II.[3][7] He competed in the World Championship finals in 1936 and 1937.[3]
Hansen had held a pilot's licence since 1935 and served in the Royal Air Force during WWII, rising to the rank of Squadron Leader.[3]
Family
Born to Lars Christian and Rasmine, his two brothers Baltzer Hansen and Kaj (Kalle) Hansen both followed him into speedway.[8]
Awards
During WWII Hansen was awarded -
- The Distinguished Flying Cross,[7][9]
- The George Medal,[7][9]
- The 1939-1945 Star,[9]
- The Air Crew Europe Star,[9]
- The Burma Star[9] and
- The Defence Medal.[9]
World Final Appearances
- 1936 - Template:Flagicon London, Wembley Stadium - 11th - 15pts
- 1937 - Template:Flagicon London, Wembley Stadium - 11th - 15pts
Players cigarette cards
Hansen is listed as number 18 of 50 in the 1930s Player's cigarette card collection.[10]
References
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- ↑ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Template:ISBN
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- ↑ a b c d e Morgan, Tom (1947) The People Speedway Guide, Odhams Press, p. 59
- ↑ Belton, Brian (2003). Hammerin' Round. Template:ISBN
- ↑ Jacobs, Norman (2001). Speedway in London. Template:ISBN
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- 1905 births
- 1995 deaths
- Danish speedway riders
- West Ham Hammers riders
- Hackney Wick Wolves riders
- Danish expatriate speedway riders in England
- Bristol Bulldogs riders
- Wembley Lions riders
- Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
- Recipients of the George Medal
- Royal Air Force officers
- People from Frederikssund Municipality
- Sportspeople from the Capital Region of Denmark