Eddie Arcaro

Horse Jockey

Birthday February 19, 1916

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Birthplace Ohio

DEATH DATE Nov 4, 1997 (81)

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About

Legendary jockey rode 17 Triple-Crown winners during his 18 year-career, and was the first to win with two different horses - Whirlaway and Citation.

Before Fame

He came in sixth in his first race, and did not win a single one of the 31 races he rode in his first season.

Trivia

He rode five winners in the Kentucky Derby, a record of six in the Preakness Stakes and six Belmont winners.

Family Life

He grew up in a working-class family in Cincinnati, Ohio, his father a taxi driver.

Associated With

Frankie Dettori was another popular horse racing jockey.