Frank Fox

Frank Fox, 1911. Originally in the Indianapolis Star, 27th May 1911, so copyright lapsed. JPEG copyright, Richard Jenkins, 2009.

Frank Fox, 1911. Originally in the Indianapolis Star, 27th May 1911, so copyright lapsed. JPEG copyright, Richard Jenkins, 2009.

Born:

10 Jun 1877
Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Died:

19 Apr 1931
Oaklandon, Indiana

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

1 (1911-1913)

Originally an oil developer, Frank then bought a dealership. His driving career ended after he was badly injured in a road crash and then turned to horse racing - The Fox Stake harness race is named after him. He sold his businesses and then sadly suffered another accident, which he failed to recover from.

Biography last updated 19 Oct 2010