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Reg Harris
Cycle Racer and World Champion
Reg Harris (1920-1992) was a leading track racer in the 40's and 50's. World amateur sprint champion in 1947, Professional champion in 1949, 1950, 1951 and 1954, two Olympic silver medals in 1948 and a British championship in 1974 at the age of 54.
Reg Harris had a big influence at Carlton in the late 50's through his involvement in the Raleigh takeover. At first he had tried to persuade Raleigh to set up a business in his name, but when that fell through he helped in the takeover of Carlton to enable Raleigh to move into the quality hand-built market. For a short while he was on the Carlton Board of Directors.
For more details of his career see the links at the bottom of the page.
A Carlton track bike used by the legendary Reg Harris. On display at:
Gerry Shields Cycles
1-5 Old Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0BQ.Tel 0161 681 2975.
Photos courtesy of Geoff Hope.
The letters RHH on the seat tube stand for Reginald Hargreaves Harris.
The frame number is E8049, a 1958-9 number.
Reg Harris links:
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