Hailwood

British

/ ˈheɪlwʊd /

noun

Mike, full name Stanley Michael Bailey Hailwood. 1940–81, English racing motorcyclist: world champion (250 cc.) 1961 and 1966–67; (350 cc.) 1966–67; and (500 cc.) 1962–65

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The late John Surtees remains the only man to have won world titles on two wheels and four while his fellow-Briton Mike Hailwood also competed successfully in both.

From Reuters • Jun. 5, 2018

Compatriot Mike Hailwood, a champion on two wheels and podium contender in F1 in the 1960s and early 1970s, died in a 1981 car collision after popping out to buy a fish and chip supper.

From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2013

Thames Water's Gordon Hailwood said chemicals would be added to reduce it further.It's a lizard.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2013

His proxy then stepped up, drew out of the hat box for Parson Hailwood the slip marked "Elected."

From Time Magazine Archive

Legs pumping furiously, Hailwood pushed the big 500-cc. bike across the starting line.

From Time Magazine Archive

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