Cecil Smith (polo)
Cecil Smith | |
|---|---|
 Smith, circa 1950 | |
| Born | February 14, 1904 |
| Died | January 21, 1999 (aged 94) |
| Occupation(s) | Rancher, polo player |
| Spouse | Mary (Miller) Smith |
| Children | Charles Smith Sidney Smith |
Cecil Smith (February 14, 1904 – January 21, 1999) was an American rancher and polo player.[1][2]
Biography
Early life
Cecil Smith was born on the Moss Ranch near Llano, Texas, on February 14, 1904.[2] In his childhood, he won roping prizes in rodeos.[2]
Career
In 1924, he started playing polo while working for George Miller, a horse trader in
He was a ten-goal player from 1938 to 1962 -which makes him the American with the longest record to hold the ten-goal status.
He owned a 100-acre ranch in Boerne, Texas, where he rode and trained horses.[2]
Personal life
He married Mary Miller in 1935.[2] Their sons, Charles and Sidney, are polo players.[2]
Death
He died on January 21, 1999, in Boerne.[2]
Legacy
He was inducted into the
References
- ^ a b c d e "Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame, Cecil Smith's biography". Archived from the original on 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Cecil Smith, Considered the Best Polo Player Ever, Dies at 94, The New York Times, February 14, 1999
- ^ Gary Cartwright, Showdown at Waggoner Ranch, Texas Monthly, January 2004
- ^ Alex Webbe, Gentleman Tommy Wayman Keeps Keeps Earning 10-Goal Status, Palm Beach Daily News, January 2, 1983