Jack Milne
| Born |
14 June 1907 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|
| Died | 15 December 1995 (aged 88) |
| Nationality |
 USA |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| Career history | |
| 1936-1939 | New Cross Tamers/Rangers |
| Individual honours | |
| 1937 | World Champion |
| 1936 | Tom Farndon Memorial winner |
| 1937 (3 Lap) | Australian Champion |
| 1937 | NSW State Champion |
| 1937, 1939 | London Riders' Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1938 | National League Champion |
| 1937 | London Cup |
Jack Milne (14 June 1907 in Buffalo, New York, United States – 15 December 1995 in Pasadena, California, United States) was an international Speedway rider. He became the first American to win a motorcycling world championship when he won the Speedway World Championship in 1937 (defeating brother Cordy Milne into third place). Milne finished as runner-up in the World Championship in 1938.
Milne's family moved to Pasadena, California, while he was still young. By the early 1930s, Cordy Milne had started to earn some decent money in racing. Jack decided that if he and his brother raced and shared expenses, they could earn a living from the sport. Jack sold his service station and purchased a pair of Comerford-JAP Speedway racing machines from England.
The Milne brothers were invited to England, where speedway was very popular. Cordy signed up to ride for the Hackney Wick Wolves, Jack for the New Cross Tamers. They became celebrities, appearing on trading cards and being featured in advertisements for a variety of products. Milne won the London Riders' Championship in 1937 and 1939.
Jack Milne, Cordy Milne and fellow American Wilbur Lamoreaux also toured Australia on many occasions. In 1936/37 they were joined by Earl Farrand, Byrd McKinney, Pete Colman and Garland Johnson in representing the USA in test matches against the Australians. Jack Milne also won the 1937 Australian 3 Lap Championship as well as the 1937 New South Wales State Championship at the famous Sydney Showground Speedway.
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