Barry Sheene

Barry Steven Frank Sheene MBE was a British World Champion Grand Prix motorcycle road racer, who remained as Britains last champion in 1977 until Danny Kent in 2015.

Sheene was born off the Grays Inn Road, London, the second child of parents Frank and Iris. He grew up in Queen Square, Holborn, London. Before entering road racing Sheene found work as a messenger and delivery driver.

Source: Wikipedia