Tags: Formula One Racer, Motorsport Racer, Racing Driver.

Pat O’Connor (October 9 1928 North Vernon Indiana – May 30 1958 Indianapolis Indiana) was an American racecar driver. He was killed in a 15-car pileup after sustaining a fatal head injury after rolling his car and catching fire on the first lap of the 1958 Indianapolis 500.He was on the cover of Sports Illustrated in May 1958 adding to the legend of the Sports Illustrated Cover Jinx.

birth date
1928-10-09
death date
1958-05-30
first race
1953 Indianapolis 500
last race
1958 Indianapolis 500
nationality
United States
poles
1
races
6

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