Billy Burton

William Burton (born 3 September 1956 in Felixstowe, England) is a former motorcycle speedway rider in National League (speedway).

William 'Billy' Burton
Born(1956-09-03)3 September 1956
Felixstowe, England
NationalityBritish
Career history
1974Scunthorpe Saints
1974-1977,1983,1984Boston Barracudas
1975-1977Kings Lynn Stars
1977-1978Sheffield Tigers
1979-1980Stoke Potters
1980-1981Wolverhampton Wolves
1981Halifax Dukes
1981-1982Ellesmere Port Gunners
1981Birmingham Brummies
1983Leicester Lions
1984Cradley Heathens
1985Edinburgh Monarchs

Joined Sheffield Tigers in 1977 in a swap for Carl Glover. Had 37 appearances in 1978 averaging fewer than 3 points per match.


Once met Billy Burton at Stoke in 1980 as my sporting hero. He amazingly gave me one of his race jackets. So made up. Legend. Thanks Billy.

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