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Bill Broughton | |
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Born | William James Broughton 6 January 1913
Foxton, New Zealand |
Died | 23 September 1990
Palmerston North, New Zealand | (aged 77)
Occupation | Jockey |
Years active | 1928–1958 |
William James Broughton (6 January 1913 – 23 September 1990) was a New Zealand jockey. He was born in Foxton, New Zealand, on 6 January 1913. [1]
During his career, Broughton rode 1,446 winners in New Zealand, and a further 11 in Australia, including three Wellington Cups and two New Zealand Cups. [2]
He won the jockey premiership for the most winners in a racing season in New Zealand on 11 occasions. [2]
In 1996, Broughton was posthumously inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame [1] and in 2006 into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (March 2020) |
Bill Broughton | |
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Born | William James Broughton 6 January 1913
Foxton, New Zealand |
Died | 23 September 1990
Palmerston North, New Zealand | (aged 77)
Occupation | Jockey |
Years active | 1928–1958 |
William James Broughton (6 January 1913 – 23 September 1990) was a New Zealand jockey. He was born in Foxton, New Zealand, on 6 January 1913. [1]
During his career, Broughton rode 1,446 winners in New Zealand, and a further 11 in Australia, including three Wellington Cups and two New Zealand Cups. [2]
He won the jockey premiership for the most winners in a racing season in New Zealand on 11 occasions. [2]
In 1996, Broughton was posthumously inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame [1] and in 2006 into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.