Ralph P. Neves (August 26, 1916 – May 8, 1936 – July 7, 1995; ) was an American Hall of Fame jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Born in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Neves won 3,772 races, including 173 stakes, and was elected to the Racing Hall of Fame in 1960. His long career was interrupted only by several injuries and service in the United States Army Cavalry during World War II; a serious back injury suffered in the war bothered him during the rest of his career. He retired in 1964.
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26 August 1916 Cape Cod, Massachusetts United States
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Died |
7 July 1995 (aged 78)
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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