Following on the subject of "The Hall of Fame "in New Jersey and Mick's comments on Jakie Heid. I well remember seeing him race "The Meeting Of Champions" at the Herne Hill track in London in the 1950's and also met him in 1953 at the August Bank Holiday meeting at Preston Park , Brighton, Sussex. . Being one of the competitors on the day I and others had easy access to him and Patterson of Australia among others. What great sportsmen they were , not only as competitors but their whole attitude to their following public. On that occasion I never saw Jackie Heid turn away anyone who wanted to talk to him or give them his autograph.I shall always remember his career as if he had been one of our countrymen . Great days , wonderful memories and a great character.
Doug Smith
North Dorset
UK