Michael Rowland (jockey), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American jockey
Date of Birth: 12-Sep-1963
Place of Birth: Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Date of Death: 09-Feb-2004
Profession: jockey
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Michael Rowland (jockey)
- Michael Francis Rowland (September 12, 1963 – February 9, 2004) was an American jockey.
- He was born in Saratoga Springs, New York. During his career, Michael Rowland won 3,997 races.Rowland died at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio from head injuries suffered during a race on February 4 at Turfway Park, when his mount broke down and collapsed.
- Two other jockeys were injured.
- He was placed on life support, but never regained consciousness.Turfway Park established the Michael F.
- Rowland Fund, as well as the Michael F.
- Rowland Award to honor the jockey who best exemplifies Rowland's work ethic, professionalism, and perseverance.
- The inaugural award recipient was Luis Antonio Gonzalez, a jockey based at Thistledown Racecourse near Cleveland.
- Thistledown racecourse also started a memorial fund for the Rowland family.
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