- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Eric Longden
- Nickname
- The Pumper
- Johnny Longden was born on February 14, 1907 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Winner's Circle (1948), I Love Lucy (1951) and Greatest Sports Legends (1972). He was married to Lois Kathleen Longden, Hazel Longden and Helen McDonald. He died on February 14, 2003 in Banning, California, USA.
- SpousesLois Kathleen Longden(April 30, 1993 - February 14, 2003) (his death, 1 child)Hazel Longden(August 30, 1941 - July 27, 1989) (her death, 2 children)Helen McDonald(August 30, 1931 - 1940) (divorced, 2 children)
- At age two, emigrated with his family to Taber, Alberta, Canada. In 1927 went to California to find work as a Thoroughbred racing jockey.
- Won horseracing's US Triple Crown in 1943 aboard Count Fleet.
- Died on his 96th Birthday.
- Rode 6,032 winning horses (a world record at the time) in a racing career that covered nearly 40 years, including a sweep of the 1943 Triple Crown aboard Count Fleet.
- Only man in history to win the Kentucky Derby as a jockey (1943 on Count Fleet) and as a trainer (Majestic Prince in 1969).
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