Person Record
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Metadata
Name |
Baze, Russell |
Notes |
"Russell Baze is synonymous with horse racing excellence. The Woodside resident is a member of thoroughbred racing's Hall of Fame. By early spring 2000, he moved into seventh place on the list of all-time winning jockeys by producing his 6,970th first-place finish at Golden Gate Fields in Albany. He is Northern California's all-time leading reinsman. As the 2000 season progressed, he was approaching total earnings of $100 million over his 27-year professional career." [2009.030.013] |
Imagefile |
People\Baze_Russell.jpg |
Role |
Athlete |
Born |
08/07/1958 |
Birthplace |
Vancouver, Canada |
Occupation |
Horse racing |
Titles & honors |
Seventh place all-time winning jockies list Northern California all-time leading reinsman |
Places of residence |
Woodside |
Father |
Joe Baze |
Related Records
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Bay Meadows Memorabilia - Archive
Bay Meadows memorabilia: 2020.045.001.1A-B and 2020.045.001.2A-B (A) Pin with a color portrait of the jockey Russell Baze. The pin commemorates Baze becoming the "winningest jockey in thoroughbred history" at Bay Meadows racecourse on December 1, 2006. It is attached to a card (B) that lists information on Baze's career. Dimensions: 1.5" x 1.5" x 0.375" (pin); 4" x 5" (card) 2020.045.001.3 - 2020.045.001.14 Group of Bay Meadows betting ti...
Record Type: Archive
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Baze Articles, 2005-2006 - Image, Digital
Baze Articles, 2005-2006. This folder has articles from a variety of regional and national newspapers, mainly regarding Russell Baze becoming the jockey with the most wins. There are approximately 27 items.
Record Type: Photo
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Baze Family Photos, 1965-2004 - Image, Digital
Baze Family Photos, 1965-2004. The folder has images and some articles about the Baze family. It includes images of family events (Christmas, Mud fight, etc.) and racing. There are approximately 25 items.
Record Type: Photo
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Famous Jockeys, circa 1934-2008 - Image, Digital
Famous Jockeys, circa 1934-2008. Including: Alex Maese, Alex Solis, Angel Cordero, Russell Baze, Bill Shoemaker, Basil James, Bill Hartack, Bill Harmatz, Corey Nakatani, Darrel McHargue, Don Pierce, Eddie Delahoussaye, Farrell Jones, Fernando Toro, Gary Stevens, George Woolf, Henry Moreno, Ismael Valenzuela, Jack Kaenel, Jack Westrope, Jerry Lambert, Jim Craswell, John Sellers, Jorge Velasquez, Juan Gonzalez, Julie Krone, Kent Desormeaux, Laffit...
Record Type: Photo
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Jockeys, 1988-1995 (part 1 of 3) - Print, Photographic
Jockeys, 1988-1995 (part 1 of 3). Photographs of identified jockeys, arranged alphabetically. The photographs are primarily headshots. There are approximately 72 photographs in this folder. The location is Bay Meadows Racetrack collection box 8, folder 16. The jockeys included in this folder are: Jose Alferez, Frank Alvarado, Chris Antley, Jorge Aragon, Steve Archuleta, Edgar Arriaga, Jose Arriaga, Allen Auten, Ryan Barber, Jake Barton, Bo...
Record Type: Photo
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Jockeys, circa 1934-2008 - Image, Digital
Jockeys, circa 1934-2008. Includes A. Juarez, Alvarado, Angel Cordero, Arriaga, Avila, Russell Baze, Bill Shoemaker, Bart Snyder, Barton, Basil James, Ben Russell, Bill Gavidia, Bill Hartack, Bill Harmatz, Bisono, Bob Hack, Henry Moreno, Bonde, Gonzo, Brent Kelly, Bryan Campbell, C.C. Perkinson, Carlos, Carlos Madeira, Turtle, Carr, Carreno, Castro, Chris Antley, Chris Emigh, Chris Hummel, Chris Lamance, Chris Loseth, Christine Davenport, Corey ...
Record Type: Photo
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Russell Baze Commemorative Bobblehead, 2006 - Novelty, Promotional
Russell Baze Commemorative Bobblehead, 2006. Bobblehead (A) comes with box (B). Polychrome painted plaster base and plastic body shows jockey Russell Baze. The base is yellow with green on the top to represent grass. On the front of the base "RUSSELL BAZE" is visible and "Bay Meadows" appears on the back. The figure is standing with his feet apart and is wearing black boots, white pants, a long sleeve green top that has white cuffs, a white colla...
Record Type: Object
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Russell Baze Sports Hall of Fame Plaque - Plaque, Award
Wood and acrylic plaque commemorating Russell Baze of Woodside who was inducted into the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame on June 7, 2000. Plaque includes image of Baze and a brief biography: "Russell Baze is synonymous with horse racing excellence. The Woodside resident is a member of thoroughbred racing's Hall of Fame. By early spring 2000, he moved into seventh place on the list of all-time winning jockeys by producing his 6,970th first...
Record Type: Object