Morian Hansen

Born	10 January 1905 Frederikssund, Denmark
Died	21 February 1995(1995-02-21) (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]}

Career

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]

Family

Born to Lars Christian and Rasmine, his two brothers Baltzer Hansen and Kaj (Kalle) Hansen both followed him into speedway. ^[7]

Awards

During WWII Hansen was awarded -

• The Distinguished Flying Cross, ^{[6] [8]}
• The George Medal, ^{[6] [8]}
• The 1939-1945 Star, ^[8]
• The Air Crew Europe Star, ^[8]
• The Burma Star ^[8] and
• The Defence Medal. ^[8]

World Final Appearances

• 1936 - London, Wembley Stadium - 11th - 15pts
• 1937 - London, Wembley Stadium - 11th - 15pts

Players cigarette cards

Hansen is listed as number 18 of 50 in the 1930s Player's cigarette card collection. ^[9]

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