Tigerblade Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 I especially enjoyed his "The Story Of The World Championship" book, sleep well Mr. Chaplin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbuck Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Very sad to hear of John Chaplin's passing. He was, like myself, a lifelong Birmingham supporter, but his reporting was always impartial and his many speedway books were always interesting reading. He and I both rode for the same Cycle Speedway club - Birmingham Lions (who in more recent years changed its name to Sandwell). I started riding in 1953 when I was 13 when John was one of the leading riders in the club, but as a beginner, I was in awe of the senior club members and didn't really get to know him then. Later on, through our mutual love of all things "Brummies" we became good friends. I knew that he was battling against a very painful illness, but didn't realise that the end was so close. John will be sorely missed by not just those who knew him personally, but by everyone connected with speedway. Rest in the peace of the Lord John - and thank you for your friendship. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 RIP John - so glad I had the opportunity to exchange some correspondence with you a couple of years ago Have had so much pleasure in reading your wonderful output on speedway over many years - thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesR Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Sad news, R.I.P. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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