William George Henry Pitcher (born 5 February 1910 in Coventry, England[1] - died 24 October 1995) was an international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the first ever World Championship final in 1936.
[2] He earned 7 international caps for the England national speedway team.
[3] From 1930 to 1933, Pitcher rode for Leicester Stadium, Crystal Palace Glaziers and Coventry.
In 1934, he rode one season for Birmingham Bulldogs and continued to compete in individual meetings.
[5] He a member of the team that won the London Cup in 1935[6] and in 1936 he rode in the first ever Speedway World Championship.