Jockey Carroll H. Shilling, Hall of Famer.

[Stillriledup]

Jockey who only rode 6 years, had less than 1,000 wins, he stabbed an owner in an argument, was banned from being a jockey for LIFE for hitting another jockey with his whip in a race, was in and out of sanitariums and yet, made it to the hall of fame.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carroll_H._Shilling

[FiveWide]

Very interesting read. Thanks for the link SRU!

-Five

[Stillriledup]

Very interesting read. Thanks for the link SRU!

-Five

I was looking at the Wikipedia entry for hall of fame jockeys and wanted to see who's listed and just happened to click this guy because i had never heard of him and that is what i found!

[CryingForTheHorses]

Well he stabbed a guy,Hit a jock in the face with his whip BUT...He didnt cheat!!! :lol: