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Richard L. Duchossois (Richard Louis Duchossois) was born on 7 October, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., is a businessman. Discover Richard L. Duchossois's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 101 years old?
| Popular As |
Richard Louis Duchossois |
| Occupation |
business executive with The Duchossois Group, Inc., Arlington Park, Churchill Downs |
| Age |
100 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
7 October 1921 |
| Birthday |
7 October |
| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Date of death |
January 28, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Barrington Hills, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous businessman with the age 100 years old group.
Richard L. Duchossois Height, Weight & Measurements
At 100 years old, Richard L. Duchossois height not available right now. We will update Richard L. Duchossois's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Richard L. Duchossois's Wife?
His wife is 1) Beverly Thrall
2) Judi
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
1) Beverly Thrall
2) Judi |
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| Children |
Craig J., Dayle, Bruce, Kim |
Richard L. Duchossois Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Richard L. Duchossois worth at the age of 100 years old? Richard L. Duchossois’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from United States. We have estimated
Richard L. Duchossois's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
businessman |
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Timeline
He married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Thrall. His son Craig J. Duchossois is chief executive officer of The Duchossois Group, Inc. and served as chairman of the Board of Visitors of the United States Naval Academy. Duchossois celebrated his 100th birthday in October 2021, and died on January 28, 2022, in Barrington Hills, Illinois.
He received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Washington and Lee. In 2015, Washington and Lee University honored him with the Washington Award.
With his wife Judi in 2014, they received the Sword of Loyola award from Loyola University Chicago for their philanthropy.
His awards include the 1986 American Jockey Club's Gold Medal, the 1988 Special Sovereign Award from the Jockey Club of Canada, and Lord Derby Award from the Horserace Writers and Reporters Association of Great Britain, the Joe Palmer Award for Meritorious Service to Racing from the National Turf Writers Association, the 2003 Eclipse Award of Merit, and in 2019 inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. That same year, Duchossois was voted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame as one of its esteemed Pillars of the Turf.
In 1983, as Chairman of renamed Duchossois Industries (DII), he purchased Arlington Park Race Track. In 2000, Arlington Park merged with Churchill Downs Incorporated, where DII has several seats on the board of directors.
He also owned Des Moines TV Station KDSM-TV (formerly KCBR-TV) from 1983 to 1991.
Richard Duchossois joined Thrall Car Manufacturing Company after World War II and became CEO in 1952. In 1980, the firm purchased Chamberlain Manufacturing Corp., with Duchossois becoming its chairman. At the same time, he retained the chairmanship of the parent company, but appointed his son as CEO.
He served in five European campaigns, including Normandy where he was a commander with the 610th Tank Destroyer Battalion of the United States Army. He served as the military governor for the region of Eichstätt and attained the rank of Major before he was released from active service in 1946. He received a Purple Heart for his injuries in combat at the Moselle River.
Richard Louis Duchossois (pronounced DUCH-ah-swah; October 7, 1921 – January 28, 2022) was an American businessman and racehorse owner. He was the founder and chairman of The Duchossois Group, Inc., a family-owned company headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois that is known for its ownership stakes in Arlington Park and Churchill Downs race tracks, as well as for rail car and defense manufacturing.
