The General, David Gall (Page 1)

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Jockey David Gall


*Jockey David Gall who rode at Fairmount Park from 1959 to 1999 was one of the greatest race riders in the United States. 
*David won the leading jockey award 14 times at Fairmount. 
*He was one of a hand full of jockeys to ever win 7 or more races in one day anywhere in the country.
*On August 27th, 1966 he was one of three jockeys who finished in the only triple dead heat for the win ever at Fairmount. 
*David raced in 41,709 races in his career and was the "United States Champion" race rider in 1979 & 1981.
*He retired from racing on September 18th, 1999 with a winning record of 7,396 wins.
*He was inducted into the Canadian Racing Hall Of Fame in 1993 and on November 14, 2012 was inducted into the St.Louis Sports Hall Of Fame.
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The General
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David In the winners circle after winning his 7th race of the night
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David Gall in the W/C for his 8th win of the night
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David and his agent Bob Stanley
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Sports Announcer Mike Shannon & General Manager Buster Graham Presenting David With A 3000 Win Banner.
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Dave and crew in jockey room after 6000th win
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Dave In W/C after another win
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David's 7000 Win Sept. 28th 1996
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One of the 14 "Leading Jockey Award Presentations" at Fairmount, Nov. 11, 1990
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David checks the weight
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