Talk:Mike Hailwood

Untitled
The cat Category:Fatally crashed racecar drivers is technically accurate but misleading because he didn't die during a race or in a racecar as the category might indicate.--Hooperbloob 21:33, 12 July 2005 (UTC)

Mysterious Michelle
Who is the Michelle mentioned in regards to his road accident? His wife, daughter?daghter

Copyvio
Oh dear, this article seems to be shot through with straight cut-and-paste copyvio from the Motorcycle HoF site. I'll remove it when I get chance, but please feel free to start without me... Pyrope 07:03, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I would suggest rewording it rather than deleting it as most of it is useful informationOrsoni 11:18, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
 * ...as should have been done when you added it in the first place. Rather than asking someone else to go round and sweep up your mess, perhaps you could do it? Pyrope 12:57, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I apologize if I seemed to be asking you to clean up my mess. It wasn't my intention to upset you. My only intention was to help.Orsoni 06:18, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

WikiProject class rating
This article was automatically assessed because at least one article was rated and this bot brought all the other ratings up to at least that level. BetacommandBot 23:56, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

George Medal
Several otherwise reliable sources sate the Mike Hailwood was awarded the George Cross eg The History of the TT by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism and Leisure.

The Official Mike Hailwood site muddies the water by saying: "He was awarded The George Medal, Britain's highest award for civilian bravery, for his heroic rescue of Clay Regazzoni ...". (Not to take anything away from those awarded an M.C., but Britain's highest award for civilian bravery is the George Cross)

Without going a library to check the London Gazette, looking in Google Books would seem be the simplest way to check. As search on [Mike Hailwood "George Cross"] returned 2 books, [Mike Hailwood "George Medal"] returns 14 books one of which was the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. The online edition (restricted access) says "He was appointed MBE in 1968 and was awarded the George Medal when he rescued Clay Regazzoni from a blazing car in 1973." -- PBS (talk) 01:36, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

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Nationality
According to the Motor Cycle newspaper writing in 1968 Hailwood renounced his British citizenship and became a South African. I thought this might be referenced in the ODNB, but it doesn't mention it. Does anyone know for sure? Mighty Antar (talk) 18:17, 23 June 2020 (UTC)

Murray Walker RIP charity patron?
Murray Walker is listed as a patron of a charity. But he died in 2021. 82.43.160.220 (talk) 18:24, 19 April 2024 (UTC)
 * I've removed the statement. Thanks for pointing out the error. DH85868993 (talk) 10:28, 20 April 2024 (UTC)

Death
I am concerned that there is no independent evidence that Mike Hailwood foretold his death. Reference 54 is from Elizabeth McCarthy. Her writings all post-date his death. She has unusual ideas about death, visitations, feelings of presence which do not amount to evidence or credibility. They are disrespectful to his memory and family. 593441861prime (talk) 09:37, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

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 * There's a well-known anecdote in motorcycle racing circles about Mike Hailwood and a supposed prediction by a fortune teller, but it's challenging to verify its authenticity since it often circulates as hearsay or anecdotal evidence without concrete sources.


 * Mike Hailwood, a legendary motorcycle racer, tragically died in a road traffic accident in 1981 at the age of 40, which adds to the intrigue surrounding any stories about predictions related to his death.


 * However, whether he actually claimed to have been told by a fortune teller in South Africa about his fate is uncertain. Here's what we know:


 * Lack of Verifiable Sources:
 * There doesn't appear to be any direct, verifiable sources or documented interviews where Mike Hailwood himself stated this.
 * Many anecdotes and stories in sports, especially ones that involve famous personalities, can sometimes be embellished or distorted over time.
 * Circulation in Motorcycle Racing Lore:
 * The story has been circulated within motorcycle racing communities and is often mentioned in books, articles, and discussions about Mike Hailwood.
 * It's possible that this story has become part of racing folklore.
 * Consideration:
 * Without direct quotes or documented sources, it's challenging to confirm the accuracy of such stories.
 * It's worth considering that even if Hailwood did mention such a prediction informally, it might have been taken out of context or exaggerated over time.
 * Importance of Context:
 * It's also essential to consider the context of such statements. Hailwood's untimely death in a road accident could have led to retrospective storytelling and speculation.
 * In conclusion, while the story about Mike Hailwood being told by a fortune teller about his fate is widely circulated, it's difficult to verify its authenticity. It remains more of a :part of racing lore rather than a verifiable fact unless supported by direct quotes or documented sources.

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