Cecil Richard Yates Sr (May 18, 1912 – March 27 1987) was an American professional track cyclist. He is best known for his success in six-day racing, having 18 victories in his career and was described as being a strong sprinter.[1]

Cecil Richard Yates Sr
Personal information
Full nameCecil Richard Yates Sr
BornMay 18, 1912
Thurber, Texas
DiedMarch 1987 (aged 74)
Buckeye, Arizona
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Team information
DisciplineTrack
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter

During World War II, Yates served the Army Air Force for 34 months, being promoted up to a Sergeant. He retired from cycling in 1950, winning 18 of 56 total six-day races he entered.[1] He was inducted into the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame in 2007.[2]

Six-day wins

edit

References

edit
  1. ^ a b Arnold Devlin. "Biography of Cecil Richard Yates Sr". www.6dayracing.ca.
  2. ^ "Biography of Cecil Richard Yates Sr". www.usbhof.org.
edit