Red Pollard was a Canadian jockey who rode the famous racehorse Seabiscuit. He was born in 1909 in Edmonton, Alberta, and had a successful but injury-prone career. He lost the vision in his right eye due to a rock thrown by another horse, and suffered several broken bones and internal injuries from falls. He retired from racing in 1955 and died in 1981 at age 71 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Red Pollard Cause of Death: The Tragic Fate of a Legendary Jockey

The Early Life and Career of Red Pollard

• Briefly introduce Red Pollard and his family background
• Mention his passion for horse racing and his travels across North America
• Explain how he met Charles Howard and Tom Smith, the owner and trainer of Seabiscuit

The Triumphs and Challenges of Red Pollard and Seabiscuit

• Describe the bond between Pollard and Seabiscuit, and their remarkable achievements
• Mention their famous match race against War Admiral in 1938
• Explain how Pollard overcame his injuries and returned to ride Seabiscuit to victory in the 1940 Santa Anita Handicap

The Later Years and Death of Red Pollard

• State his cause of death and the date and place of his death
• Mention his personal life, his marriage, his children, and his hobbies
• Summarize his legacy and his induction into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
• Mention the books and films that have portrayed his life and his relationship with Seabiscuit