William Henry Fizer (1861 - February 15, 1937) was a trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses who won the 1907 Kentucky Derby with Pink Star, the 1908 Latonia Derby with Pinkola, and the 1909 Kentucky Oaks with Floreal.[1][2][3]
| William Fizer | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 1867 Kentucky |
| Died | January 14, 1948 (aged 80) New York |
| Resting place | Old Gray Cemetery Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Major racing wins | |
| Decoration Handicap (1908) Empire City Handicap (1908) Latonia Derby (1908) Midsummer Stakes (1908) Kentucky Oaks (1909) Latonia Independence Handicap (1910)
American Classics wins: | |
| Significant horses | |
| Floreal, Pink Star, Pinkola | |
Born in Kentucky, as a young man William Fizer made his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was in New York when he died on February 15, 1937. His remains were shipped to Knoxville for interment.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Trainers, Kentucky Derby (1898-2017)" (PDF). Churchill Downs Incorporated. 2018-01-01. Retrieved 2020-01-04.
- ^ "Pinkola Wins Latonia Derby". Altoona Mirror Archives, page 3. 1908-06-03. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ Avalyn Hunter. "Floreal". American Classic Pedigrees. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "William H. Fizer Called by Death". Kingsport Times, page 8. 1937-02-15. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
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