Bill Shoemaker

Bill Shoemaker
Shoemaker in 1986
OccupationJockey
Born(1931-08-19)August 19, 1931
Fabens, Texas, U.S.
DiedOctober 12, 2003(2003-10-12) (aged 72)
San Marino, California, U.S.
Career wins8,833
Major racing wins
American Classics / Breeders' Cup wins:
Racing awards
Honors
Significant horses

William Lee Shoemaker (August 19, 1931 – October 12, 2003) was an American jockey, considered one of the greatest. For 29 years he held the world record for the most professional jockey victories.