Willie Shoemaker
Horse Jockey

Willie Shoemaker Net Worth

Willie Shoemaker was an American horse jockey born on August 19, 1931 in Fabens, TX. He had an illustrious career spanning 40 years, during which he won 8,833 races, making him one of the most successful jockeys of all time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 19, 1931
Birth Place Fabens, TX
Age 89 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 12, 2003 (age 72)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Horse jockey who won 8,833 horse races in his 40-year career.

Before Fame

He was placed in a shoebox and the shoebox was placed in the oven when he was a baby to keep him alive.

Trivia

He was honored by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1958.

Family Life

He was married three times.

Associated With

Andy Warhol painted pictures of him.

Some Willie Shoemaker images

About the author

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