Willie Shoemaker
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All About William Shoemaker
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Born
When?
Wednesday, Aug 19, 1931, 09:00 PM
Where?
Fabens, TX, United States
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1st Professional Ride
When?
Saturday, Mar 19, 1949, 09:00 PM
Where?
Race Track
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1st Kentucky Derby Victory
When?
Friday, May 6, 1955, 09:00 PM
Where?
Kentucky, United States
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Breaks his femur (leg) during a race
When?
Monday, May 6, 1968, 09:00 PM
Where?
Race Track
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Breaks his pelvis, ruptures his bladder and damages some nerves
When?
Wednesday, May 7, 1969, 09:00 PM
Where?
Race Track Paddock
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Marries Cindy Barnes
When?
Tuesday, Mar 7, 1978, 09:00 PM
Where?
Church
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Wins Marlboro Cup on Spectacular Bid (name of the horse)
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Sunday, May 6, 1979, 09:00 PM
Where?
Race Track
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Wins the Kentucky Derby at age 44
When?
Tuesday, May 6, 1986, 09:00 PM
Where?
Kentucky
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Retires from racing
When?
Sunday, May 6, 1990, 09:00 PM
Where?
Race Track
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Paralyzed in an automobile accident
When?
Monday, May 6, 1991, 09:00 PM
Where?
Automobile
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He passed away at age 72
When?
Sunday, Oct 12, 2003, 09:00 PM
Where?
San Marino, CA, United States
Bill Shoemaker's Biography
Born: 19 August 1931
Died: 12 October 2003 (Natural causes)
Birthplace: Fabens, Texas
Best known as: Four-time Kentucky Derby winner who later was paralyzed
Willie Shoemaker won his first horse race when he was 17. He went on to become the most successful jockey in history, winning the Kentucky Derby four times, the Belmont Stakes five times and the Preakness twice. In 1986, at the age of 54, he became the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby. He retired as a jockey in 1990. Despite an auto accident in 1991 that left him partially paralyzed, Shoemaker worked as a horse trainer until his retirement in 1997.
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