William Joseph Dunlop
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William Joseph Dunlop 🇬🇧

William Joseph Dunlop (Known as "Joey Dunlop")
["motorcycle racer", "Isle of Man TT legend", "humanitarian"]
Born Feb 25, 1952 🇬🇧 Ballymoney, great britain
Passed Away Jul 02, 2000 Tallinn, Estonia
Lifespan 48 years old
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"I never wanted to be a superstar. I just want to ride my bike."

Archival Overview

Northern Irish motorcycle racer known as 'King of the Roads', won a record 26 Isle of Man TT races, celebrated for his humbleness and charity work.

Biographical Record

William Joseph 'Joey' Dunlop (1952–2000), known as Yer Maun and King of the Roads, was a Northern Irish road racing icon who dominated the deadly Isle of Man TT Mountain Course, claiming a record 26 victories.

Beyond his racing greatness, Dunlop was renowned for his quiet modesty and humanitarian work, often driving a van packed with food and medical supplies to orphans in Romania and Bosnia during winter breaks. He was killed while leading a race in Tallinn, Estonia in 2000.

Key Life Milestones

June 7, 1985

First Isle of Man TT Treble

Won the Junior, Formula One, and Senior TTs in the same race week, proving his total mastery of the Mountain Course.

June 8, 2000

Hat-Trick at Age 48 for Record 26 Wins

Achieved an astounding treble victory at the 2000 Isle of Man TT at age 48, taking his career TT win tally to an iconic 26.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Garryduff Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Tallinn, Estonia
GPS: 54.9819, -6.5089
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