Phil Read
English motorcycle racer
Died when: 83 years 278 days (1005 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
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Phillip William Read, MBE (1 January 1939 – 6 October 2022) was an English professional motorcycle racer.He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1961 to 1976.
Read is notable for being the first competitor to win world championships in the 125 cc, 250 cc and 500 cc classes.Although he was often overshadowed by his contemporary, Mike Hailwood, he won seven FIM Grand Prix road racing world championships.
In the 1979 Birthday Honours, Read was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) "for services to motor cycle racing".
He was named an FIM Legend in 2013 for his motorcycling achievements.
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