Willie Shoemaker was a professional jockey that won over 1 million dollars in a 4 decade career.
Fast Facts:
- Born August 19, 1931
- Weighing less than two pounds at birth and was kept in a shoebox to keep warm
- He was known as "Willie", "Bill" and "The Shoe"
- He continued to train horses after being paralysed and wheelchair-ridden
- Died October 12, 2003 at age 72
Bill Shoemaker Vital Stats
- Jockey Information Site: Jockeys Room
- Career Stats:
- Height: 4'11"
- Weight: 95 lbs
- Career Wins: 8833
Bill Shoemaker Books And Collectibles
Abebooks: Books by Bill Shoemaker
- <p>Amazon.com Books: Willie Shoemaker
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