Eddie Arcaro

Profession: Racing Hall of Fame Jockey

Biography: Eddie Arcaro was an American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey, known for winning the most American classic races of any jockey in history. He is also a Hall of Fame inductee and the only jockey to have won the U.S. Triple Crown twice.

Arcaro's parents were poor immigrants, his father a taxi driver, and Arcaro himself was born prematurely. He remained small throughout his childhood and was bullied for this at school, ultimately reaching a full-grown height of five-feet two-inches. For his distinctive nose, friends called him "Banana Nose."

All this would prove an advantage, however, in his career as a jockey. He won his first race in 1932 at 16 years old. Then in 1938 he would win his first Kentucky Derby, which he would win 5 more times. This record is a tie with Bill Hartack for the most wins.

Born: February 19, 1916
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces

Died: November 14, 1997 (aged 81)
Cause of Death: Liver cancer