Frank Hodgson

Frank Hodgson (born 1911, date of death unknown) was an English motorcycle speedway rider who rode for Hackney Wick Wolves and Middlesbrough Bears. Born in Middlesbrough, Hodgson's first job in speedway was as a sign-writer at Hackney Wick in 1935. He had previously competed in grasstrack racing, and his early speedway experience was gained with the Amateur Riders' Club in Dagenham in 1936, where he also worked in the Ford factory. He signed for Nottingham in 1937, returning to Hackney Wick as a rider later that year. He was captain of Hackney's team in the second division in 1938 and 1939, before his career was interrupted by World War II, in which he served in the Royal Air Force. In 1946 he rode for Middlesbrough Bears, whom he also captained, his brother Jack also a member of the team.

Frank Hodgson

Frank Hodgson (born 1911, date of death unknown) was an English motorcycle speedway rider who rode for Hackney Wick Wolves and Middlesbrough Bears. Born in Middlesbrough, Hodgson's first job in speedway was as a sign-writer at Hackney Wick in 1935. He had previously competed in grasstrack racing, and his early speedway experience was gained with the Amateur Riders' Club in Dagenham in 1936, where he also worked in the Ford factory. He signed for Nottingham in 1937, returning to Hackney Wick as a rider later that year. He was captain of Hackney's team in the second division in 1938 and 1939, before his career was interrupted by World War II, in which he served in the Royal Air Force. In 1946 he rode for Middlesbrough Bears, whom he also captained, his brother Jack also a member of the team.