Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Vanderbilt, c. 1937 | |
| Born | September 22, 1912 |
| Died | November 12, 1999 (aged 87) |
| Resting place | Vanderbilt Family Mausoleum, Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Education | St. Paul's School Yale University |
| Occupation | Thoroughbred racehorse / racetrack owner |
| Spouses | Manuela Mercedes Hudson
(m. 1938; div. 1942)Jeanne Lourdes Murray
(m. 1945; div. 1956)Jean Harvey
(m. 1957; div. 1975) |
| Children | 6, including Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt III |
| Parent(s) | Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Margaret Emerson |
| Family | Vanderbilt family |
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Jr. (September 22, 1912 – November 12, 1999) was a British-born member of the prominent Vanderbilt railroad family, and a noted figure of American thoroughbred horse racing. He was the youngest-ever member of The Jockey Club, president of Belmont Racetrack, New York, and Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, and chairman of the board of the New York Racing Association. In World War II, he was decorated for bravery in the South Pacific.