Tommy Hall (cyclist)

Infobox Cyclist
ridername = Tommy Hall


fullname = William Thomas Hall
nickname = Tommy
dateofbirth = October-December 1887
dateofdeath = death date and age|1949|4|26|1876|10|0
country = ENG
GBR
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discipline = Track
role = Rider
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proyears = 1900-1914
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majorwins = World Motor-paced Hour Record Holder
updated = 25 September, 2007

Tommy Hall was a professional track racing cyclist (born October-December 1887 Croydon, Surrey - died 26 April 1949).

Hall broke the world motor-paced hour record in 1903, completing 54.34 miles (87.391 kilometres). He also came third in the European stayer (motor-paced) championship in 1904.

Hall was a professional cyclist between 1900 and 1914.

During the 1901 census, Hall was 24, living with his family at 104 Shepperds Bush Road, London, his occupation listed as cycle maker. His father, Nathaniel Hall, was a furniture retailer.

His grave is in Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke Newington, London, a few feet from the statue of Dr Isaac Watts. The grave inscription reads:

"William Thomas |Tommy| Hall Who died April 26th 1949 Aged 72 years This memorial was erected by his cycling friends as a tribute to a record breaking and world famous cyclist on road and track A great rider and sportsman"

External links

* [http://imageevent.com/dernysportuk/stayersukpastyears Photos of Tommy Hall and other cyclists]