1946day.year
Popular Canadian American jockey George Woolf suffers a concussion during a freak racing accident; he dies from the injury the following day. The annual George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award is created to honor him.
In 1946, champion jockey George Woolf suffered a fatal concussion in a racing accident, inspiring an award in his honor.
George Woolf, acclaimed for his calm demeanor and precise riding, was a leading figure in North American horse racing.
On January 3, 1946, during a race at Santa Anita Park in California, Woolf suffered a concussion following a fall from his horse.
He succumbed to his injuries the following day, leaving the sports world in mourning.
That same year, the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award was created to honor his memory and recognize riders who exhibit outstanding character and sportsmanship.
The award, chosen by his peers, remains one of horse racing's most respected honors.
Woolf's legacy lives on through this tribute and the high standards he set in the saddle.
1946
Canadian American
jockey
George Woolf
George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award