Eddie Arcaro

Eddie Arcaro was one of horse racing's best known jockeys, with 4779 wins, out of 24,092.

1. Real name: George Edward Arcaro
2. Born: February 19, 1916
3. Was known around the track as Banana Nose
4. The only jockey to win the Triple Crown twice
5. Earnings of $30,039,543
6. Retired in 1962, because of severe bursitis

• Jockey Information Site: Jockeys Room
• Career Stats
  • Height: 5'2"
  • Weight: 110
  • Rookie Year: 1931

• 1916: Born in Cincinnati

• 1932: Won first race in Mexico

• 1941: Won the Triple Crown on Whirlaway

• 1948: Won the Triple Crown on Citation

• 1958: Inducted into the US Racing Hall of Fame

• 1997: Died in Miami

• Amazon.com: Eddie Arcaro Books

• eBay: Eddie Arcaro Merchandise

• Go Antiques: Citation and Eddie Arcaro Poster

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