Rex Ellsworth | |
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| Born | November 15, 1907 |
| Died | August 24, 1997 (aged 89) Chino, California, United States |
| Resting place | Safford City Cemetery, Safford, Arizona |
| Occupation | Thoroughbred racehorse owner/breeder |
| Known for | Thoroughbred horses: Swaps, Candy Spots, Olden Times, Prove It, Prince Royal, Terrang, The Scoundrel |
| Spouse | Nola Zobedia |
| Parent | William Ellsworth & Mary Elizabeth Wanslee |
Rex Cooper Ellsworth (November 15, 1907 – August 24, 1997) was a major owner in Thoroughbred racing and twice the leading breeder in the United States whose story was featured with a cover of the February 25, 1963 edition of Sports Illustrated magazine.[1]