SwineTown Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Wasn't sure where to post this very sad news: http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s...ilby__64__dies/ --------------------------------------------------------- Robins legend Kilby, 64, dies 2:01pm Sunday 11th January 2009 SWINDON speedway hero Bob Kilby died this morning at the age of 64. Swindon-born Kilby, a member of the legendary 1967 British League title-winning team, passed away at his home in Stratton St Margaret. Kilby, who rode for Swindon in three spells over a 20-year period, was revered as the best-ever Swindon-born rider and also mentored other famous town riders, including current Robins boss Alun Rossiter and Malcolm Holloway. A FULL TRIBUTE TO KILBY WILL APPEAR IN TOMORROW'S SWINDON ADVERTISER ------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHALEWAY69 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Wasn't sure where to post this very sad news: http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s...ilby__64__dies/ --------------------------------------------------------- Robins legend Kilby, 64, dies 2:01pm Sunday 11th January 2009 SWINDON speedway hero Bob Kilby died this morning at the age of 64. Swindon-born Kilby, a member of the legendary 1967 British League title-winning team, passed away at his home in Stratton St Margaret. Kilby, who rode for Swindon in three spells over a 20-year period, was revered as the best-ever Swindon-born rider and also mentored other famous town riders, including current Robins boss Alun Rossiter and Malcolm Holloway. A FULL TRIBUTE TO KILBY WILL APPEAR IN TOMORROW'S SWINDON ADVERTISER ------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHALEWAY69 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Wasn't sure where to post this very sad news: http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s...ilby__64__dies/ --------------------------------------------------------- Robins legend Kilby, 64, dies 2:01pm Sunday 11th January 2009 SWINDON speedway hero Bob Kilby died this morning at the age of 64. Swindon-born Kilby, a member of the legendary 1967 British League title-winning team, passed away at his home in Stratton St Margaret. Kilby, who rode for Swindon in three spells over a 20-year period, was revered as the best-ever Swindon-born rider and also mentored other famous town riders, including current Robins boss Alun Rossiter and Malcolm Holloway. A FULL TRIBUTE TO KILBY WILL APPEAR IN TOMORROW'S SWINDON ADVERTISER ------------------------------------------------------------------ Very sad news, truly one of speedways gentlemen. fondly remembered in Australia fo his performances in the 1972/3 Lions tour and his top score in Perth in the first test match RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Blimey-so young -what happened?? This is awful news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hey Swine Town Very sad news indeed. There is already a thread on this news though here where many lovely tributes have already been made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwineTown Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Yep Sandie - sorry, posted this and spotted the other thread afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Yep Sandie - sorry, posted this and spotted the other thread afterwards. Nothing to be sorry for. I personally didnt know him but he must have such a lovely guy as three diffeent people set up three different threads. Obviously a very popular gentleman and someone who will be missed by his friends and supporters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog 77 / 78 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Very sad news, R.I.P. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I always recall Bob as a second string with Swindon in 1965-along with Mike Keen-Mike sometimes looked a better prospect than Bob to me. I am sure that Mike, great trier though he was and a credit to the sport in every way, wouldn't object to me saying that Bob really ended up becoming the star of that group of juniors.Anyone know by the way the closest Bob got to making a World Final appearance. I think he came close a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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