Blazeaway Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Coming from a family of Dons fans I've heard so much about Tommy, he died the year I was born so I never got to see him ride. He is talked about in the same way as Ronnie Moore and we all know how good he was. RIP Tommy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 There is always a mystical bond between him and those of us who knew him then, the strength of which has not diminished since and never will. He was and is the embodiment of the 'Once and future King'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyd Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I have just said to my wife that its now 39 years ago since we lost Tommy and she has just said it was one of the worst days of her life when she heard the news. She was a ardent Wimbledon supporter when we met (I supported Wembley) never missing a home meeting and going to as many away fixtures as possible but the death of Tommy changed things for her totally. She continued to go for a couple of years after his death but she could not find the enthusiasm to keep going like she used to and after a couple of years drifted away from the sport totaly. The loss of Tommy finished her love of speedway and to be honest I think it was the start of the downward spiral for Wimbledon speedway as well. Sleep well Tommy, the world misses you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I have just said to my wife that its now 39 years ago since we lost Tommy and she has just said it was one of the worst days of her life when she heard the news. She was a ardent Wimbledon supporter when we met (I supported Wembley) never missing a home meeting and going to as many away fixtures as possible but the death of Tommy changed things for her totally. She continued to go for a couple of years after his death but she could not find the enthusiasm to keep going like she used to and after a couple of years drifted away from the sport totaly. The loss of Tommy finished her love of speedway and to be honest I think it was the start of the downward spiral for Wimbledon speedway as well. Sleep well Tommy, the world misses you. Yes - it was a very sad day for all of Speedway. R.I.P. + Tommy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Saw him once. 18 point maximum for Y Sweden against Y England on a track he had never seen. I may be wrong but I seem to recall his death being mentioned on News At Ten. It was a shock and a sad day for the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 The list of speedway deaths is quite staggering and each one is a tragedy. The speedway family is close knit and fans feel the passing of a rider, no matter who he may be or which team he rides for. I well remember Tommy and Gary, and Tad Teodorowicz and Dave Wills whom I had the sad misfortune to witness crashing at West Ham. So yes, we must remember Tommy and all the others. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 The list of speedway deaths is quite staggering and each one is a tragedy. The speedway family is close knit and fans feel the passing of a rider, no matter who he may be or which team he rides for. I well remember Tommy and Gary, and Tad Teodorowicz and Dave Wills whom I had the sad misfortune to witness crashing at West Ham. So yes, we must remember Tommy and all the others. Well said CHR. Of course you are right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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