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Willie Simms (Horse Jockey) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Willie Simms Fast Facts
Birthday
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Death day
February 26, 1927 (57 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
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Celebrities born on January 16
Born in 1870
Capricorn named Willie
Horse Jockeys from Georgia
Horse Jockeys born in United States
57 years old celebrities
First name Willie
Willie Simms
Willie Simms is an American National Championship Jockey in the Purebred Race and an invited athlete to the American Avenue of Fame, who won five of the races to become the American Triple Crown Series. African-American, Simms began racing in 1887 and is one of the most successful racers using the short braces. On the way to win the title of US constituency in 1893 and 1894, Simms won the Belmont Stakes consecutively. On 17 August 1894, Willie Simms won the first five races at Jerome Park Racecourse and finished second in the sixth and last race of the day. The five Simms winners are coached by Hardy Campbell Jr. In 1895, the Boston Post reported that Willie Simms was one of the top runners and made over $ 10,500 a year. That year he raced in England, where he became the first American rider to win with an American horse in that country. Returning to the United States, Simms won the Kentucky Derby of 1896 in his first 1¼ mile race on Ben Brush.
OccupationJockey
BornJanuary 16, 1870, Augusta, Georgia, USA
DiedFebruary 26, 1927, Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA
Career wins1,125

About Willie Simms

Horse Jockey Willie Simms was born on January 16, 1870 in Georgia, United States (He dies at the age of 57, on February 26, 1927).

Induction into the Hall of Fame American horse jockey who rose to prominence early in the sport and won the Kentucky Derby in 1896.

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Willie Simms before becoming famous

Willie Simms was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1870 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Horse (馬).

At the age of 17, he began racing.

Achievement of Willie Simms

During his career, he won 1,125 races, which, while minor by today's standards, was incredible in the 19th century.

Willie Simms's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Augusta, Georgia is where he was born and reared.

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He paved the way for future talents like Horse Jockey Willie Shoemaker.

Willie Shoemaker (1931 - 2003) (Horse Jockey)
Willie Shoemaker (1931 - 2003)

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Willie Simms Income & Net worth

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Willie Simms Height and Weight

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Latest information about Willie Simms updated on March 17 2023.