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Billy Arnold was born on 16 December, 1905 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., is an American racing driver (1905–1976). Discover Billy Arnold'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 70 years old?

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Occupation actor
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 16 December, 1905
Birthday 16 December
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of death 10 November, 1976
Died Place Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1905

William Henry Arnold (born Richard William Arnold, December 16, 1905 – November 10, 1976 ) was an American racing driver.

Richard William Arnold was born in Chicago on December 16, 1905.

He earned his B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and after his racing days were over, pursued a Ph.D. from the MIAT College of Technology.

At some point in his life he changed his name to William Henry Arnold.

1930

He won the 1930 Indianapolis 500.

Arnold won the 1930 Indianapolis 500 after leading all but first two laps of the race, the most ever by a winner of the race and he won by a margin of 7 minutes and 17 seconds.

He was 24 years old at the time.

1931

In 1931 he led 155 laps but crashed on lap 162 while holding a five-lap lead, sustaining serious injuries along with his riding mechanic Spider Matlock.

A tire came off the car, bounced over the stands and killed 11-year-old Wilbur Brink, who was struck near his parents' concession stand outside the track.

1932

In 1932 Arnold led 57 laps before crashing on lap 59.

He sustained a broken shoulder and riding mechanic Matlock sustained a broken pelvis.

At the urging of his wife, Arnold retired from racing.

1944

In 1944, Arnold received the Legion of Merit in recognition of his services to the Eighth Air Force.

1945

During World War II, he served with Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as Chief of Maintenance for the U.S. 8th Air Force and left the service in 1945 as a LtCol.

Following the war, Arnold worked at Fretwell's DeSoto then entered the construction business, building upscale houses and one of the first shopping centers in Oklahoma.

1950

Between 1950 and 1958, he developed water skis and was among the pioneers of the sport.

His AquaKing water skis became the official water ski of Cypress Gardens in Florida.

1976

Arnold died November 10, 1976, in Oklahoma City, of a cerebral hemorrhage, aged 70.

He is buried at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery in Oklahoma City.

At the time of his death he was married to LaFrance Arnold, his second wife.

Prior to this, he was married to Dorothy Canfield of Detroit.

Arnold has been inducted into the following halls of fame:

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