Hall of Fame Jockey Bill Hartack dies at age 74

Five time Kentucky Derby winner and Hall of Fame jockey Bill Hartack passed away November 27, 2007, at the age of 74. He was found dead due to natural causes from heart disease while on his annual hunting trip in Texas. Trainer Mike Stidham, whose father George was Hartack's agent and who owned the hunting camp he visited each year, said, "He was my idol. I was at the '69 Derby when he won with Majestic Prince. He was a great person to grow up around. He was a kid at heart."