Willie Simms
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 97 years ago |
| Date of birth | January 16,1870 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Augusta |
| Georgia | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | February 26,1927 |
| Died | Asbury Park |
| New Jersey | |
| United States | |
| Career wins | 1,125 |
| Hall of fame induction | 1977 |
| Job | Jockey |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1393904 |
Willie Simms Life story
Willie Simms was an American National Champion jockey in Thoroughbred racing and a U. S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee who won five of the races that would become the U. S. Triple Crown series. An African American, Simms began racing in 1887 and was one of the most successful jockeys using the short-stirrup style.
