Jock Porter
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John Adam Porter (1894–1952) was the first Scotsman to win the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race,[1] and was a European Grand Prix motorcycle racing champion.
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Born | John Adam Porter 1894 |
Died | (1952-11-20)20 November 1952 (age 58) |
Resting place | Comely Bank Cemetery, Edinburgh Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
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Porter was deaf, due to an infection he had when he was young.[2]