Eddie Arcaro’s Death – Cause and Date
Born (Birthday) February 19, 1916
Death Date November 4, 1997
Age of Death 81 years
Cause of Death Liver Cancer
Profession Horse Jockey
The horse jockey Eddie Arcaro died at the age of 81. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Legendary jockey rode 17 Triple-Crown winners during his 18 year-career, and was the first to win with two different horses – Whirlaway and Citation.
He grew up in a working-class family in Cincinnati, Ohio, his father a taxi driver.
Eddie Arcaro, the fiery jockey known for his furious finishes and 17 victories in Triple Crown races, died of liver cancer.