About
Trailblazing female American horse jockey who was a pioneer in women's sports and won the 1940 Tuscon Derby.
Before Fame
She began her jockey career as a teenager.
Trivia
In 2004 she was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the National Cowgirl Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.
Family Life
Her maiden name was Bangs, but she married horse trainer Lendol Davis.
Associated With
She paved the way for future female jockeys like Hall of Famer Julie Krone.
