RACING DRIVER

Archie Scott Brown

1927 - 1958

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William Archibald Scott Brown, known as Archie, (13 May 1927 – 19 May 1958) was a British Formula One and sports car racing driver from Scotland who had a prodigious racing ability despite having the fingers of his right hand missing and having to use his palm to drive. He was educated at Clifton Hall School and Merchiston Castle School, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He became known as motorsport's first disabled hero and battled considerable adversity (including having his licence revoked) to participate in, and win, some of the most prestigious races of his day, besides being the biggest idol of his compatriot Jim Clark. After being discovered and championed by Brian Lister, he enjoyed great success racing Lister Cars, winning the British Empire Trophy in 1957. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Archie Scott Brown is the 735th most popular racing driver (down from 657th in 2019), the 5,759th most popular biography from United Kingdom (down from 5,226th in 2019) and the 129th most popular British Racing Driver.

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Among RACING DRIVERS

Among racing drivers, Archie Scott Brown ranks 735 out of 1,080. Before him are Guy Tunmer, Gastón Mazzacane, Alberto Rodriguez Larreta, Frank Armi, Markus Winkelhock, and Stephen South. After him are Troy Ruttman, Bill Aston, Troy Bayliss, Trevor Blokdyk, Tarso Marques, and Perry McCarthy.

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Among people born in 1927, Archie Scott Brown ranks 455. Before him are Virginia Weidler, Ted Burgin, John Rhodes, Tim O'Connor, Johnnie Ray, and Alan Geldard. After him are Leslie Claudius, Harry Gallatin, Guy Mitchell, Prem Nazir, Porter Wagoner, and Vin Scully. Among people deceased in 1958, Archie Scott Brown ranks 192. Before him are Sam Zimbalist, David Pegg, Alfred Probst, Billy Whelan, Tris Speaker, and James Branch Cabell. After him are Willis R. Whitney, Pat O'Connor, Alma Bennett, Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, Vilhelm Wolfhagen, and Charles F. Kettering.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Archie Scott Brown ranks 5,761 out of 8,785. Before him are Margaret Wycherly (1881), Des'ree (1968), Sonya Walger (1974), James Vaughan (1988), Stephen South (1952), and Reginald Denny (1891). After him are Dan Abnett (1965), Sybil Thorndike (1882), Finn Cole (1995), Katie Leung (1987), Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey (1851), and Thomas Allen (1944).

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Among RACING DRIVERS In United Kingdom

Among racing drivers born in United Kingdom, Archie Scott Brown ranks 129. Before him are Dennis Poore (1916), Horace Gould (1921), Jack Fairman (1913), Peter Westbury (1938), Ralph Firman (1975), and Stephen South (1952). After him are Bill Aston (1900), Perry McCarthy (1961), Jackie Lewis (1936), Peter Ashdown (1934), Justin Wilson (1978), and Nigel Stepney (1958).

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