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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