Geoff Pymar

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Geoff Pymar (14 February 1912 – 2 March 2002) was an English speedway rider who competed at the highest level before and after World War II. Born in Eye, Suffolk, he began motorcycling in 1931 and took up speedway in 1933 with the Norwich Stars. He soon joined Wimbledon Dons, riding there for seven seasons until the war. In 1938 he helped Wimbledon win the National Trophy and rode in the World Championship Final at Wembley. He represented England in Test Matches in 1934, 1935 and 1939, earning 12 caps.

After the war, Pymar rode for New Cross Rangers and was part of their 1948 National League Championship-winning side. He then spent time with Harringay Racers (1949–1950) and Bristol Bulldogs (1950–1955). He later rode for Norwich Stars (1956–1957), Yarmouth Bloaters (1960) in the Provincial League, then Middlesbrough Bears and Wolverhampton Wolves in 1961, finishing with Bradford Panthers in 1962 before retiring.

Honours include 1938 National Trophy (with Wimbledon), 1948 National League Champion (New Cross Rangers), 1954 National League Division 2 Champion (Bristol Bulldogs), plus London Cup wins in 1938, 1939 and 1947 and the 1954 Southern Shield.

Off the track, he worked as a golf caddy and was often seen with Tony Jacklin on tour. In 2002 he was elected President of the Veteran Speedway Riders Association but died in office. He is listed as cigarette card number 38 of 50 from the 1930s Player’s set.