| Bill Nilsson | |
|---|---|
,_Bestanddeelnr_909-4091.jpg) Bill Nilsson in 1958 on a Crescent | |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | 17 December 1932 Hallstavik, Sweden |
| Died | 25 August 2013 (aged 80) |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1952 - 1967 |
| Teams | BSA, AJS, Husqvarna |
| Championships | 500cc - 1957, 1960 |
| Wins | 18 |
Bill Nilsson (17 December 1932 – 25 August 2013) was a Swedish professional motocross racer.[1] He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1952 to 1967. Nilsson was the first 500 cc motocross world champion after winning the inaugural 1957 championship sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme.
- ^ "GODSPEED! BILL NILSSON (1932-2013)". motocrossactionmag.com. Retrieved 2015-12-16.