The 1953 National League Division Two was the eighth post-war season of the second tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.
Cradley Heath disbanded following the withdrawal of the promoter Eli Sumner due to financial issues,[3] with the team moving to join the Wolverhampton Wasps (formerly of the Southern League).
[6] Wolverhampton rider Mike Rogers died on 6 June 1953, the day after receiving critical injuries at Monmore Green Stadium racing against Liverpool.
The 22-year-old lost control of his bike and fell heavily before being transported to the Royal Hospital in Wolverhampton.
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