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The new-look Halifax Dukes, early 1974 (minus Charlie Monk, still to arrive). L-R: Eric Boothroyd (manager), Graham Plant, Graham Drury, Henny Kroeze, Mike Hiftle, Dave Gateby, Rick France, with Eric Boocock on bike.
Opening night at Belle Vue - back row L-R: Gatenby, Kroeze, France, Plant. Front row L-R: Drury, Boocock, Hiftle.
Back from injury in 1974 - skipper Eric Boocock.
Graham Drury would get a few opportunities for the Dukes in 1974.
New signing from Holland - Henny Kroeze.
The Dukes prepare for action at Oxford, May 1974 minus the injured Graham Plant.
Charlie Monk on his parade lap at Oxford.
Eric Boocock in action.
Charlie Monk on the outside at Oxford 1974.
Dave Gatenby in the Halifax pits.
Henny Kroeze would become a firm fan favourite.
New signing for 1974 - the popular Rick France.
Dave Gatenby proved a useful reserve for the Dukes in 1974.
Eddie Argall had some chances for the Dukes in 1974 - and would go on to become a fixture around the Shay for many years!
The crowning glory of a magnificent career for the Dukes and England - Eric Boocock shocks the field to win the British Final at Coventry - June 1974.
Eric Boocock - British Champion 1974.
Dave Gatenby ready for action against the Poole Pirates, 30th March 1974.
New team-mates - Henny Kroeze and Mike Hiftle.
Skipper Eric getting ready for racing at Oxford.
Boocock leading Jimmy McMillan and Malcolm Simmons in the British Semi-Final at Owlerton, 30th May 1974.
Eric leads the Dons - heat 3 at Wimbledon, 18th July 1974.
Old adversaries - Eric Boocock and Ivan Mauger.
Eric Boocock with dad Carl and brother Nigel, 14th July 1974 - Eric's big day.
The stars of speedway gathered to honour 10 years of wonderful service to the Dukes from their skipper Eric Boocock.
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