Graham Jones | |
Nationality: | British (English) |
Birth Date: | 28 December 1947 |
Birth Place: | Lowestoft, Suffolk, England |
Career1: | Boston Barracudas |
Years1: | 1971 |
Career2: | Berwick Bandits |
Years2: | 1972–1981 |
Teamyear1: | 1980 |
Teamhonour1: | Knockout Cup (tier 2) |
Graham Alan Jones (born 28 December 1947) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1]
Jones, born in Lowestoft, Suffolk, began his British leagues career riding for Boston Barracudas[2] during the 1971 British League Division Two season.[3]
The following season in 1972, he initially was loaned to Berwick Bandits[4] before signing for them and would remain with the Northumberland club for the rest of his career. He would become a fan's favourite and by the time he retired would also be regarded as a club legend.[5]
Jones started with a season average of 4.26 in 1972 and improved to a high of 8.79 during the 1978 season.[6] [7] He helped the Bandits win their first trophy, the British League Division Two Knockout Cup during the 1980 National League season.[8]