Billy Pearson
Pearson, circa 1949 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 19, 1920 |
| Died | November 28, 2002 (aged 82) |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Horse racing career | |
| Sport | Horse racing |
| Career wins | 800+ |
| Major racing wins | |
| Bing Crosby Handicap (1951) Del Mar Handicap (1951) San Diego Handicap (1951, 1954) Del Mar Derby (1953) San Carlos Handicap (1953) Santa Catalina Stakes (1953, 1954) | |
Bill Austin Pearson (May 19, 1920 – November 28, 2002) was an American jockey in thoroughbred horse racing, a quiz-show winner, an art expert and dealer and an actor. He is credited with 826 victories in his horse racing career.