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Sprouts Elder

American motorcycle speedway rider (1904–1957)

PersonDied aged 53humanQ7581368

Born: August 4, 1904
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Died: August 8, 1957
Birthplace: Fresno
Place of death: Fresno
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: motorcycle racer

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James Lloyd Elder, known as Sprouts Elder was an international motorcycle speedway rider. Elder is considered the father of American broadsliding.

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