dlprezes Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Whether Maury Mattingley and Morrie Mattingley thingamabob only man. dlprezes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 (edited) Whether Maury Mattingley and Morrie Mattingley thingamabob only man. dlprezes <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Real name Maury Mattingley. Good hard rider in the 60's who also brought out a new range of frames with strong looking new design headstocks above the front forks. Edited September 29, 2007 by Tsunami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Anyone know where Maurie is these days??-I remember him as the skipper of Glasgow Tigers in64-66. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I believe Maury had the longest commute in speedway. Didn't he live in Plymouth while he was riding for Glasgow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star ghost Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I have seen the names Maury and Morrie used for this rider. It is the same person. He was an ex Southampton Saints rider I have seen the same problem occur with Maury / Morrie McDermott the mainly ex Rayleigh Rockets rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Anyone know where Maurie is these days??-I remember him as the skipper of Glasgow Tigers in64-66. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Still living in the Southampton area the last I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrs Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I remember Maury well, I had a couple of frames made by him, one of which ended up wrapped around an RSJ that supported the pits gate at Brafield Maury was a quality rider, smooth and tidy if I remeber correctly. Nice guy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervjankefanclub Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 they made an announcement at glasgow the other week that maury had unfortunately suffered a heart attack recentley and was in hospital in southampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I believe Maury had the longest commute in speedway. Didn't he live in Plymouth while he was riding for Glasgow? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Still living in the Southampton area the last I heard. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually, now you come to mention it, he was living in Southampton then, not Plymouth...so, not much of a commute after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Actually, now you come to mention it, he was living in Southampton then, not Plymouth...so, not much of a commute after all. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He used to fly up to Glasgow for his home matches. Unfortunately, the unreliability of air travel being what it is, he missed the meeting on more than one occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 (edited) I have seen the names Maury and Morrie used for this rider. It is the same person. He was an ex Southampton Saints rider I have seen the same problem occur with Maury / Morrie McDermott the mainly ex Rayleigh Rockets rider <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Both were Maury - not Morrie = Mattingley and McDermott. For years I had the job of typing up the heat details and pints scorers from each meeting for a speedway magazine. I remember the Southampton programmes and they always referred to Maury Mattingley. Maury McDermott was a long-time mate of mine. I used to travel with him to some meetings and he also used to help me prepare my bike in my short-lived, ill-fated and perhaps best forgotten bid to try and race one. Maury lived for years in Clapham and I often used to visit him. Two riders who were regular visitors to his home were Al Holliday and Pat Flanagan. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/oldtimespeedway Edited September 29, 2007 by speedyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Maury is a regular at Poole,along with his wife.Although both are in their 80's,his wife normally rides their motorcycle,with Maury as the pillion. They have helped me many times over the seasons,identifying riders from old photos.Always smiling and happy to recall the 'olden days'. Smashing people.Such a shame to hear about his heart attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Maury and Rosita live about a mile from me in Cadnam, on the edge of the New Forest. The reports of Maurice's illness, are correct, I am very sorry to confirm. One of his former Team Mates, Jack Vallis, saw him on Tuesday of this week, and told me he is very unwell. I was informed that he suffered a stroke, and that he is currently in Southampton General Hospital. Some of the younger members of the forum, who may not remember Maury, may well remember his son Tony who had 3 Seasons with Exeter in the mid to late 80's. I will try and keep the Forum informed. # Name Removed #. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KN1 Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 sorry to hear about that, best wishes to maury and family, raced mx against tony before we both got into speedway at exeter, lovely family, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Thanx very much for the info # Name Removed #-Yes it would be great if you could keep us informed re Maury Mattingly-perhaps one of his hospital visitors could let him or Rosita know that he is still fondly remembered here in forumland-a great guy. Since someone mentioned another Maury-does anyone know what happened to Maury Mcdermott who I also recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andout Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 My Cousin called the hospital today. They said "Maurice was "very poorly". My cousin added, he will be 84 on the 22nd of October. And just to add in on the previous conversation....his "Real Name" is Maurice and he likes to be called that...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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