Fireball Roberts died July 2, 1964 after being involved in a fiery crash in the World 600 race at Charlotte on May 24, 1964. He suffered 2nd and 3rd-degree burns to 80 percent of his body and it's speculated that he may have suffered an allergic reaction to fire-retardant chemicals. Roberts had Asthma, although that was not widely known at the time.
Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts died on July 2, 1964 at the age of 35.
Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts was born on January 20, 1929.
Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts was born on January 20, 1929.
Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts died on July 2, 1964 at the age of 35.
Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts was born on January 20, 1929 and died on July 2, 1964. Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts would have been 35 years old at the time of death or 86 years old today.
Edward Glenn "Fireball" Roberts, Jr.
The fuel ignited causing the fire.
Fireball Roberts
Judge Judy was NOT, but Judith Judge was indeed engaged to marry Fireball Roberts at the time of his death.
Fireball Roberts won the 4th Daytona 500. It was on February 18, 1962.
Ainslie Roberts died in 1993.
Gilroy Roberts died in 1992.