Hall of Fame

 



william l. bull

Immortal: 
Yes
DriverTrainer: 
Yes
OwnerBreeder: 
Yes
Driver: 
Yes
Owner: 
Yes
Elected as Immortal: 
1981
Year of Death: 
1943
Biography: 

A prosperous truck farmer, this Virginian also achieved a great deal of success as a breeder and driver of harness horses. "Billy" Bull developed and drove such outstanding horses as Cindy M. Jr. 2:04, Symbol Roy 2:04 1/4 and Calumet Dillworthy 2:02 1/4, who was sold out of his stable at Goshen's Historic Track and two hours later trotted to the world's record for his new owner. Other noted performers in Bull's stable were Nate Hanover p,1:59, t,2:01 3/4, Volodale 2:06 3/4 and Grace Hanover 2:05. William Bull died in 1943 in Melfa, Virginia.

Published in the Harness Racing Museum's 1994 book, The Immortals