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.
