continued to ride into the 1950s, mostly in New England. Eventually, he became a jockey's valet at Narragansett Park in Rhode Island. Honors, awards, and portrayals In 1982, Pollard was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Actor Tobey Maguire portrays Pollard in the 2003 film Seabiscuit. Personal life Besides the previously referenced damage to his vision, Pollard was known for other severe injuries that he suffered. In February 1938, Pollard fell while racing on Fair Knightess, another horse owned by Howard. His chest was crushed by the weight of the falling animal, and his ribs and arm were broken. He had extensive surgery, and almost did not survive. He recovered, and was working again by the July of the same year, when he had a compound fracture in his leg from a runaway horse. When he had nearly recovered, while walking the hills of Howard's estate, he broke his leg again when he stepped into a hole. Howard, who thought of Pollard as a son, paid for his hospital stays throughout their time together. While recuperating from his July 1938 injuries, Pollard fell in love with his nurse, Agnes Conlon. They were married the following year and had two children, Norah and John. Pollard died on March 7, 1981, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He is buried at Notre Dame Cemetery, a mile north of Narragansett Park racetrack, beside his wife. See also List of Canadian sports personalities References Hillenbrand, Laura Seabiscuit: An American Legend John "Red" Pollard at the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame External links Red Pollard bio on pbs.org Tribute article by Pollard's Daughter 1909 births 1981 deaths Canadian emigrants to the United States Canadian jockeys Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductees Canadian people of Irish descent Sportspeople from Edmonton Sportspeople with a vision impairment