Arthur - just checked on Wikipedia in case my memory was playing tricks on me - here's Eric's entry;

'Eric started his career with the Middlesbrough Bears in 1961 and stayed there until the promotion closed in 1964. The promoter, Reg Fearman opened up a speedway track at The Shay in Halifax and moved his Middlesbrough riders there, to form the Halifax Dukes. Eric spent his entire career with the Dukes, winning the British League and the KO Cup in 1966.'

Nice to know I'm not going gaga just yet. However, I have a feeling that Eric had a brother, so I'll have a look into that.