Bob Brown (9 May 1930 in
Sydney - 23 July 1960 at
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) was an
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professional
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road racer. His best season was in
1959
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when he finished in third place in both the 350cc and 500cc world championships. Brown was killed during practice for the 1960
West German Grand Prix.
Bob Brown career profile at Motorsport Memorial
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1930 births
1960 deaths
Sportsmen from New South Wales
Motorcycle racers from Sydney
Australian motorcycle racers
125cc World Championship riders
250cc World Championship riders
350cc World Championship riders
500cc World Championship riders
Isle of Man TT riders
Motorcycle racers who died while racing
Sport deaths in Germany
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