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Willie Shoemaker (William Lee Shoemaker) was born on 19 August, 1931 in Fabens, Texas, USA, is an actor. Discover Willie Shoemaker's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?

Popular As William Lee Shoemaker
Occupation actor
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 19 August 1931
Birthday 19 August
Birthplace Fabens, Texas, USA
Date of death 12 October, 2003
Died Place San Marino, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Willie Shoemaker Height, Weight & Measurements

At 72 years old, Willie Shoemaker height is 4' 11" (1.5 m) .

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Height 4' 11" (1.5 m)
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Who Is Willie Shoemaker's Wife?

His wife is Cynthia Barnes (7 March 1978 - 8 July 1994) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Bessie May (Babs) Bayer (29 November 1961 - 6 March 1978) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Virginia Lucille MacLachlan (25 June 1950 - 26 July 1960) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Cynthia Barnes (7 March 1978 - 8 July 1994) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Bessie May (Babs) Bayer (29 November 1961 - 6 March 1978) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Virginia Lucille MacLachlan (25 June 1950 - 26 July 1960) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Willie Shoemaker Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Willie Shoemaker worth at the age of 72 years old? Willie Shoemaker’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Willie Shoemaker's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actor

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1949

Texas-born Willie Shoemaker is recognized as the most successful jockey in racing history. Winning his first race in 1949 at age 18, by the time of his retirement in 1990 he had racked up 8,833 victories - among them four Kentucky Derbies, five Belmont Stakes and three Preakness Stakes, with his winnings totaling well over $123 million.

1950

Led all American jockeys in wins five times: 1950, 1953, 1954, 1958, 1959.

1957

His most famous mishap occurred during the 1957 Kentucky Derby, when as he raced to what seemed to be certain victory, he mistook the 16th pole for the finish line and stood up in the stirrups, resulting in his mount slowing down and a horse named Iron Liege charging ahead to win the race by a nose.

1958

Inducted in the United States' National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1958.

1960

He was also badly injured twice during the late 1960s.

1986

One of his greatest victories was at the 1986 Kentucky Derby when, at age 54, he rode a 17-1 shot named Ferdinand to victory. Just about the only goal he didn't accomplish was to sweep racing's Triple Crown - the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont stakes - as did his friend and rival, jockey Eddie Arcaro. Shoemaker's life and career wasn't all roses, however.

1991

His most serious injury, however, occurred in 1991 when he was involved in an automobile accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down.

1999

Inducted into the Texas Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 1999 (inaugural class).

2003

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 7, 2003-2005, pages 509-511. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007.

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