Jock Porter

John Adam Porter (1894–1952) was the first Scotsman to win the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race, and was a European Grand Prix motorcycle racing champion.

Jock Porter
Jock Porter next to an Isle of Man TT trophy after winning the 1923 Lightweight TT
Born
John Adam Porter

1894
Died(1952-11-20)20 November 1952 (age 58)
Resting placeComely Bank Cemetery, Edinburgh Scotland
NationalityScottish
Known for

Porter was deaf, due to an infection he had when he was young.

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