Bill Hartack
William John Hartack Jr. (December 9, 1932 – November 26, 2007), born in Colver, Pennsylvania, was a Hall of Fame jockey. Colver is in the northwestern part of Cambria Township, 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Ebensburg, the county seat.
| Bill Hartack | |
|---|---|
Hartack on the cover of Time | |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | December 9, 1932 Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | November 26, 2007 (aged 74) |
| Career wins | 4,272 |
| Major racing wins | |
| American Classics wins: Kentucky Derby (1957, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1969) Preakness Stakes (1956, 1964, 1969) Belmont Stakes (1960) | |
| Racing awards | |
| United States Champion Jockey by earnings (1956, 1957) United States Champion Jockey by wins (1955, 1956, 1957, 1960) | |
| Honours | |
| National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (1959) Bill Hartack Memorial Handicap at Hawthorne | |
| Significant horses | |
| Airmans Guide, Barbizon (horse), Bayou Bold Lad, Bornastar, Carry Back, Celtic Ash, Decathlon, Decidedly, Dedicate, Fabius, Idun, Intentionally, Iron Liege, Kelso, Majestic Prince, Nadir, Northern Dancer, Pet Bully, Princess Turia, Round Table, Royal Native, Smart Deb, Tim Tam, Venetian Way | |
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