On June 4, 1923, riding a 20-1 outsider in the Belmont Stakes, horse-racing jockey Frank Hayes suffered a fatal heart attack during the race. His horse, Sweet Kiss, took the lead on the home stretch and went on to win the race with its lifeless rider atop. Fans thought Hayes, who...
Horse racing jockey Frank Hayes is the only person to win a horse race after death.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Horse racing jockey Frank Hayes is the only person to win a horse race after death.
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