Obituary of Bill Shoemaker

Bill Shoemaker

William Lee Shoemaker (born August 19, 1931 in Fabens, Texas) was a sportsperson who was best known for being a professional horse jockey that held the world record for total professional victories for 29 years. Bill died on October 12, 2003 and his death was because of natural causes. He died at age 72.

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Bill Shoemaker Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Shoemaker, Bill
Common Name: Bill Shoemaker
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Fabens, Texas, United States
Birth Date: August 19, 1931
Age: 72 (at death)
Also Known As: Bill, Willie, The Shoe
Occupation: Sportsperson
Active Years: 1949-1990

Net Worth: $1 to $10 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Doritos Chips
Favorite Color: Mint Green
Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Favorite Actor: Lauren Bacall

Bill's Family Tree

Birth Name: William Lee Shoemaker
Father: B. B. Shoemaker
Mother: Ruby Shoemaker
Sister(s):

Lonnie Shoemaker

Spouse/Partner:

Virginia McLaughlin (married 1950-divorced 1969)
Babbs Bayer (married 1961-divorced 1978)
Cindy Barnes (married 1978-divorced 1994)

Death Notice:

Date: October 12 2003 at age 72
Place: San Marino, California, United States
Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

Sportsperson American Born on August 19th Born in 1931 Born in Texas Died in 2003 Died at age 72 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"Bill Shoemaker will always be remembered as a legendary jockey whose remarkable riding career and passion for horse racing continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

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