Born | 10 January 1905 Frederikssund, Denmark |
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Died | 21 February 1995 | (aged 90)
Nationality | Danish |
Career history | |
1931, 1933 | West Ham Hammers |
1935-1937 | Hackney Wick Wolves |
1938 | Bristol Bulldogs |
1939 | Wembley Lions |
Team honours | |
1936 | London cup winner |
Jens Henning Fisker Hansen DFC GM (10 January 1905 in Frederikssund, Denmark – 21 February 1995), known popularly as Morian Hansen, was a motorcycle speedway rider from Denmark, who rode in the first ever Speedway World Championship Final in 1936.[1][2]
Hansen's first speedway races were at Copenhagen in 1928.[3] He first rode in the UK for the West Ham Hammers in 1931 on a two-month permit, returning two years later.[3][4] He joined the Hackney Wick Wolves in 1935.[5] He then moved onto the Bristol Bulldogs and Wembley Lions before the outbreak of World War II.[3][6] He competed in the World Championship finals in 1936 and 1937.[3]
Hansen had held a pilot's licence since 1935 and served in the Royal Air Force during WWII, rising to the rank of Squadron Leader.[3]
Born to Lars Christian and Rasmine, his two brothers Baltzer Hansen and Kaj (Kalle) Hansen both followed him into speedway.[7]
During WWII Hansen was awarded -
Hansen is listed as number 18 of 50 in the 1930s Player's cigarette card collection.[9]