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Big Wilson is a retired American jockey who was born on October 3, 1924 in Mariaville Lake, New York. He began his career as a jockey in 1941 and went on to become one of the most successful jockeys in the history of the sport. He won the Kentucky Derby twice, the Preakness Stakes twice, and the Belmont Stakes once. He also won the Travers Stakes three times and the Jockey Club Gold Cup twice. Big Wilson was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1975. He retired from racing in 1982 and currently resides in Saratoga Springs, New York. As of 2021, Big Wilson's net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.

Popular As Malcolm John Wilson Jr.
Occupation Disc jockey, announcer, late-night movie host
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 3 October 1924
Birthday 3 October
Birthplace Mariaville Lake, New York, U.S.
Date of death (1989-10-05) Selma, North Carolina, U.S.
Died Place Selma, North Carolina, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Big Wilson Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Big Wilson's Wife?

His wife is Jody

Family
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Wife Jody
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Children John Jeffrey Wilson

Big Wilson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Big Wilson worth at the age of 65 years old? Big Wilson’s income source is mostly from being a successful jockey. He is from United States. We have estimated Big Wilson's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income jockey

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Timeline

1989

After Big Wilson's death in 1989, Star Hustler continued to use Wilson's pre-recorded voice in the television program's introduction as a "living memorial" to the man. This ended in 1997 when the show was renamed Jack Horkheimer: Star Gazer.

1930

Wilson, who was 6 foot 6 tall, and weighed more than 300 pounds, died from a heart attack, two days after his 65th birthday at a hotel in Selma, North Carolina. He was sometimes referred to in advertisements as "Mrs. Wilson's little boy "Big".

1924

Big Wilson (born Malcolm John Wilson Jr.; October 3, 1924 – October 5, 1989) was an American radio personality. He worked as a disc jockey at WNBC AM in New York City from the early 1960s until 1974 and moved to Miami in 1975 where he worked for WIOD and WCIX-TV.