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    George Edward Arcaro (February 19, 1916 – November 14, 1997) was an American Thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey who won more American classic races than any other jockey in history and is the only rider to have won the U.S. Triple Crown twice. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest jockeys in the history of American ...

  2. Eddie Arcaro was an American jockey who was the first to ride five Kentucky Derby winners and two U.S. Triple Crown champions (winners of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes). In 31 years of riding Thoroughbreds (1931–61), he won 549 stakes events, a total of 4,779.

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  3. Eddie Arcaro Biography. Eddie Arcaro (1916–1997) was one of American thoroughbred racing's legendary figures. A jockey who racked up an impressive string of wins during his peak years in the 1940s and 1950s, the diminutive Italian-American was dubbed "the Master" by sportswriters for the confidence he showed in the heat of the race, as well ...

  4. Nov. 15, 1997 12 AM PT. TIMES STAFF WRITER. Eddie Arcaro, the fiery jockey known for his furious finishes and 17 victories in Triple Crown races, died Friday of liver cancer. Arcaro, who was...

  5. Nov 14, 1997 · Learn about the life and career of Eddie Arcaro, one of the greatest jockeys in thoroughbred racing history. See his statistics, awards, photos, and media coverage from the Hall of Fame website.

  6. Nov 4, 1997 · Learn about the legendary jockey who won five Kentucky Derbies, two Triple Crown champions, and rode Kelso to glory. Discover his biography, achievements, fun facts, and legacy in this article.

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  8. Jun 27, 2018 · Eddie Arcaro (1916–1997) was one of American thoroughbred racing's legendary figures. A jockey who racked up an impressive string of wins during his peak years in the 1940s and 1950s, the diminutive Italian-American was dubbed "the Master" by sportswriters for the confidence he showed in the heat of the race, as well as for the five Kentucky ...

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