Hall of Fame Jockey Ron Turcotte, Who Rode Secretariat to Triple Crown, Dies at 84
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Ron Turcotte, the Hall of Fame jockey best known for riding Secretariat to a historic Triple Crown victory in 1973, has passed away at age 84. His career spanned 18 years with over 3,000 wins, and he was celebrated for his kindness, humility, and contributions to horse racing, despite a tragic injury that left him paraplegic. Tributes from the racing community highlight his legacy as a legendary rider and inspiring figure.
- Hall Of Famer Ron Turcotte Passes Away At 84 Thoroughbred Daily News
- Ron Turcotte, Who Rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown, Dies at 84 The New York Times
- Canada's Ron Turcotte, who rode Secretariat to the 1973 Triple Crown, dead at 84 CBC
- Famed horse racing jockey who rode the legendary Secretariat to Triple Crown dies at 84 Fox News
- Secretariat's Hall of Fame Jockey Turcotte Dies at 84 BloodHorse
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