Arcaro, Eddie, 1916-1997

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Biographical note: A native of northern Kentucky, Eddie Arcaro was a prominent American jockey for thirty-one years until his retirement in 1961. He was the leading rider in terms of total money won in 1940, 1942, 1948, 1950, 1952, and 1955, and was the leading annual-stakes-winning jockey in 1940-1941, 1946, 1948, and 1950-1955. His total career winnings was $30,039,543, a record that stood until 1965.

From the description of Scrapbooks, [1937?]-1958. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191915740

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creatorOf Arcaro, Eddie, 1916-1997. Scrapbooks, [1937?]-1958. Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office
referencedIn McCanliss, Irene. Papers, [195-?-1972?]. Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office
referencedIn Morgan, Bernard Stanley, 1904-. Photographic negative collection, 1935-1961. Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office
referencedIn Triangle Publications. Photographic collection, [ca. 1930-1950]. Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office
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associatedWith Calumet Farm. corporateBody
associatedWith McCanliss, Irene. person
associatedWith Morgan, Bernard Stanley, 1904- person
associatedWith Triangle Publications. corporateBody
associatedWith Wright, Warren, 1875-1950. person
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Jockeys
Jockeys
Race horses
Whirlaway (Race horse)
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Birth 1916-02-19

Death 1997-11-14

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