Gordon Richards
British jockey (1904-1986) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 82
Sir Gordon Richards was an English jockey who was the champion jockey 26 times. He is often considered one of the world's greatest jockeys. He remains the only flat jockey to have received a knighthood.
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United Kingdom
Category
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Type
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1986 · aged 82
