| Charlie Appleby | |
| Birth Date: | 10 October 1913 |
| Birth Place: | Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Death Place: | Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England |
| Years1: | 1937 |
| Career1: | Birmingham Bulldogs |
| Years2: | 1938-1939 |
| Career2: | Hackney Wick Wolves |
| Years3: | 1946 |
| Career3: | Birmingham Brummies |
| Teamyear1: | 1938 |
| Teamhonour1: | National Div II Champions |
Robert Charles Appleby (born 10 October 1913 in Saskatchewan, Canada - died 8 October 1946)[1] was a speedway rider from Canada.[2]
Appleby was a member of the Hackney Wick Wolves team that won the National League Division II Championship in 1938.[3]
After the end of World War II, Appleby returned to the UK and was signed by the Birmingham Brummies. He was enjoying a steady season but on 7 October he was involved in a crash at Brough Park.[4]
During the Northern League fixture on 7 October, Appleby crashed in an effort to avoid a fallen rider in front. Appleby swerved and hit the machine instead. He was thrown into the air and suffered a fractured skull. He was taken to Newcastle Infirmary but died during the early hours of 8 October.[5]