George Woolf
Horse Jockey
Canadian born horse jockey who was killed in a racing accident at Santa Anita Racetrack.
He grew up around horses in Canada and began competing in events in Montana.
He won an impressive 19.1% of his races.
His mother was a trick rider in the circus, while his father competed in rodeos.
When he died, the legendary Willie Shoemaker was just beginning his career.