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Historic Overview Henry George "Harry" Watson

Rider

Overall Rank6198
NameHenry George "Harry" WATSON
Country
  New Zealand
Date of birth13-Jun-1904 - Hororata, Selwyn (Canterbury)
Date of death25-Dec-1996 - Belfast, Christchurch (Canterbury)

Biography

Henry George Watson (13 June 1904 – 25 December 1996) was the first New Zealander to ride in the Tour de France. In 1928, he teamed up with Australian cyclists, Hubert Opperman, Percy Osborn and Ernie Bainbridge. They were the first English-speaking team to ride the Tour de France.

source - Wikipedia

Badges

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Major Victories

Timaru - Christchurch 1930, 1931
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Seasons

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