Henry Wajda

Henry Wajda
Personal information
Nickname
Hammerin' Hank
Born(1934-11-27)November 27, 1934
Newmarket, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedJuly 29, 1973(1973-07-29) (aged 38)
Methuen, Massachusetts, U.S.
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery, Newmarket, New Hampshire
OccupationJockey
Horse racing career
SportHorse racing
Career winnings$6 million+
Career wins2224
Honours
  • Henry Wajda Memorial Handicap at Rockingham Park
  • New England Racing Hall of Fame (2011)
Memorials
New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 290

Henry Frank Wajda (November 27, 1934 – July 29, 1973) was an American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey who won over 2,200 races and was a leading jockey at New England tracks.


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