Bill Shoemaker
American jockey (1931-2003) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 72
William Lee Shoemaker was an American jockey, considered one of the greatest. For 29 years he held the world record for the most professional jockey victories.
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2003 · aged 72
The same award as Bill
Ron TurcotteBoth received George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award
William BuickBoth received Champion Jockey
Oisin MurphyBoth received Champion Jockey
Eddie ArcaroBoth received George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award
Mike E. SmithBoth received Mike Venezia Memorial Award
Steve CauthenBoth received Eclipse Award of Merit