Willie Shoemaker
- January 9, 2024
- Horse Jockey
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Willie Shoemaker |
| Occupation | Horse Jockey |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 19, 1931(1931-08-19) |
| Age | 93 |
| Date Of Death | October 12, 2003, San Marino, CA |
| Birthplace | Fabens |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Texas |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Willie Shoemaker Biography
| Name | Willie Shoemaker |
| Birthday | Aug 19 |
| Birth Year | 1931 |
| Place Of Birth | Fabens |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Cindy Barnes , Babbs Bayer , Virginia McLaughlin |
| Children(s) | Sheryl Shoemaker Griffin, Amanda Shoemaker |
Willie Shoemaker is one of the most popular and richest Horse Jockey who was born on August 19, 1931 in Fabens, Texas, United States. Horse jockey who won 8,833 horse races in his 40-year career.
Andy Warhol painted pictures of him.
He was married three times.
Willie Shoemaker Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Horse Jockey |
| House | Living in own house. |
Willie Shoemaker is one of the richest Horse Jockey from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Willie Shoemaker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was placed in a shoebox and the shoebox was placed in the oven when he was a baby to keep him alive.
He was honored by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1958.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 4 ft 11 in |
Willie Shoemaker height 4 ft 11 in Willie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Willie Shoemaker Dating?
According to our records, Willie Shoemaker married to Cindy Barnes , Babbs Bayer , Virginia McLaughlin. As of December 1, 2023, Willie Shoemaker’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Willie Ranked on the list of most popular Horse Jockey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Willie Shoemaker celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.
Did Willie Shoemaker ever win the Triple Crown?
However, for all his success, it may come as a surprise to read that Shoemaker never won the American Triple Crown. He won each of the individual Triple Crown races – namely the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes – more than once, but never all three races in the same season.
How old was Willie Shoemaker when he died?
72 years (1931–2003)
Is Willie Shoemaker The jockey still alive?
October 12, 2003
How many horses did Willie Shoemaker win?
In 42 years, Shoemaker won 11 Triple Crown races , 1,009 stakes races and 10 national money titles. He earned more than $123 million in purses, about $10 million of which went into his pocket.
Who is the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby?
12 with morning line odds of 12-1) for the 2022 Kentucky Derby, with the chance to make history as the oldest jockey to win the prestigious race. That title is held by Bill Shoemaker , who was 54 when he won the 1986 Kentucky Derby aboard Ferdinand.