Racing driver. Born in Hampstead. He was twice the Formula One World Champion, and is the only driver ever to win the Triple Crown of Motorsport (24 Hours of Le Mans, Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix). His son Damon was also a racing driver, and they were the first father and son both to win Formula One World Championships. He was killed when the plane he was piloting crashed.
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Graham Hill
Graham Hill, 1929 - 1975, world champion racing driver, lived here, 1960 - 19...
Footballer. Born at Les Ulis, Essonne, France. He played for several teams and is best known for his time with Arsenal F.C. from 1999 to 2007.Â
Professional boxer from Canning Town who worked in the Royal Docks.
Footballer. Played for Arsenal F.CÂ and the England team, and captained them both. He went on to manage several teams, both in Britain and abroad.
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