Bill Hartack

Horse Jockey

Birthday December 9, 1932

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Pennsylvania

DEATH DATE Nov 26, 2007 (74)

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About

Hall of fame American horse jockey who is widely considered to be one of the best jockeys of all time.

Before Fame

He won his first major race, The Preakness, in 1956.

Trivia

He won an amazing nine Triple Crown races, in addition to winning the Kentucky Derby five times.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.

Associated With

Willie Shoemaker was his chief rival on the race track.