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Dec 13, 2023 · John Shear, a former rider who worked at Santa Anita in various capacities for nearly 60 years, including as paddock captain well into his 90s, died on Tuesday from natural causes at a ...
Beloved by the many fans with whom he came in contact, as well as by his fellow employees, jockeys and horsemen, Shear opted to retire while in good health at age 100 in July of 2021. “John will be deeply missed by countless life-long friends here at Santa Anita,” said Nate Newby, Santa Anita Senior Vice President and General Manager.
Jul 29, 2021 · A big believer in daily exercise, Shear, who remains a svelte 104 pounds, had this simple advice for a long life prior to his 99 th birthday: “Find something you love, stay positive and exercise!” Aye aye Captain and we’ll see you on Oct. 1! Santa Anita Press Release. Photo: John Shear, (Benoit)
Dec 14, 2023 · ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — John Shear, who began as an exercise rider and later worked in the paddock where he was run over by a horse while saving a child
John Shear, a paddock captain who began working at Santa Anita in 1961, has retired. Shear is 100. A native of England, Shear was a fixture at Santa Anita, where he worked to ensure the safety of ...
Jan 16, 2021 · Although his preferred venue is off the agenda for the time being, Santa Anita’s beloved Paddock Captain John Shear will nonetheless celebrate his 100th birthday with family this Sunday (Jan. 17).
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Dec 13, 2023 · Santa Anita's popular Paddock Captain, John Shear passed away Tuesday from natural causes at age 102 in a rehabilitation facility in Arcadia, according to a statement from the Shear family that ...
