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William Lee Shoemaker (August 19, 1931 – October 12, 2003) was an American jockey, considered one of the greatest. For 29 years he held the world record for the most professional jockey victories. Early life. Jayne Mansfield with (left to right) jockeys Johnny Longden, Eddie Arcaro and Willie Shoemaker in 1957.
Apr 30, 2003 · Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker, whose 8,883 victories are the second-most in thoroughbred racing history, died Sunday. He was 72. Shoemaker died in his sleep at his suburban home near Santa...
Bill Shoemaker was the greatest American jockey of the second half of the 20th century. Weighing only 1 pound 13 ounces (0.8 kg) at birth, Shoemaker grew to an adult weight of 98 pounds (44.5 kg) and a height of 4 feet 11.5 inches (1.51 metres).
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Oct 13, 2003 · Bill Shoemaker, the 4-foot-11, 98-pound dynamo who was among horse racing's most renowned figures and who rode the winners of 11 Triple Crown races, died yesterday at his home...
Oct 12, 2003 · Learn about the life and achievements of Bill Shoemaker, the smallest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby four times and the oldest to win it once. He rode with light touch and gentle hands, overcame injuries and paralysis, and was a champion for spinal cord research.
Oct 12, 2003 · Learn about the life and career of Bill Shoemaker, the most successful jockey in American history. He won 8,833 races, including 11 Triple Crown races, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1958.
Oct 13, 2003 · Bill Shoemaker died in his sleep at his home near Los Angeles. Shoemaker won 8,833 horse races, including 11 Triple Crown events.
