Albert Johnson (jockey)

Tags: Jockey (Horse Racer).

Albert M. Johnson (November 18 1900 – September 18 1966) was an American Hall of Fame jockey. Born in the rural community of Milan Washington Albert Johnson began his career in 1917 at Playfair Race Track in nearby Spokane. His success at local racetracks led to a move to tracks in the New York City area where he was the principal jockey for Morvich in his undefeated two-year-old season in 1921 and with whom he won the 1922 Kentucky Derby.

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award

United States Champion Jockey by earnings

birth date

1900-11-18

birth place

Milan Washington, United States

death date

1966-09-18

death place

Millbrae California

honours

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Washington_State_Sports_Hall_of_Fame

occupation

Jockey

race

Kentucky Derby, Adirondack Stakes, Ohio Derby, Autumn Stakes (Canada), Belmont Stakes, Dwyer Stakes, Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Laurel Futurity Stakes, Schuylerville Stakes, Brooklyn Handicap, Withers Stakes, Tremont Stakes, Ladies Handicap, United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, Alabama Stakes, American Derby, Champagne Stakes (United States), Coaching Club American Oaks, Hopeful Stakes, Matron Stakes (United States), Belmont Futurity Stakes, Saratoga Breeders' Cup Handicap, Kentucky_Handicap, Maryland_Handicap

race horse

Morvich, Exterminator (horse), Crusader (horse), Bubbling Over (horse), American Flag (horse)

wins

503