Tom Rooney
 Tom Rooney, 1915. Originally in the Library of Congress, 1915, so copyright lapsed. JPEG copyright, Richard Jenkins, 2010. |
Born: |
30 Nov 1881 |
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Died: |
1939 |
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Nationality: |
United States |
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Indy 500s: |
1 (1916-1920) |
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Raced on in production cars into the 1920's, then became a race promoter and official. Also a riding mechanic for Stutz. Was also a superintendent for the Revere factory in Logansport, Indiana. He quit racing in 1920, after failing to pass a fitness test, mainly due to injuries from past crashes. Biography last updated 24 Jan 2010 |
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