TIL that in 1923, a jockey died mid-race but his horse still won the competition.
https://www.odditycentral.com/news/the-tale-of-frank-hayes-the-only-jockey-to-win-a-horse-race-while-dead.html
#til #todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1gxedq1/til_that_in_1923_a_jockey_died_midrace_but_his/
https://www.odditycentral.com/news/the-tale-of-frank-hayes-the-only-jockey-to-win-a-horse-race-while-dead.html
#til #todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1gxedq1/til_that_in_1923_a_jockey_died_midrace_but_his/
The Tale of Frank Hayes, the Only Jockey to Win a Horse Race While Dead
Frank Hayes is believed to be the only jockey in history to win an official horse race while dead. He suffered a heart attack while competing.Spooky (Oddity Central - Collecting Oddities)
