You beat me to it Dave. I was going to mention those two facts also.
For me Jerzy Szczakiel was a very good but very inconsistant Rider. He deserved to win in 1973.
On the night - Mauger couldn't beat him - he probably would have nine times out of ten but the fact is - he didn't.
Jerzy ended up with two World Titles and I do not begrudge him either of them. I think much of the criticism of him is rather unfair.
Well done Jerzy is all I can say.
Scott Autrey was my favourite Anerican Rider too sidney.