Career
Simms began racing in 1887 and was one of the most successful jockeys using the short-stirrup style (which gave the rider a crouching posture). Before the advent of the term "Triple Crown" and the importance of the United States. Triple Crown series, Simms went on to take the Preakness Stakes a few weeks later on a different horse, Sly Fox. During his 14-year career, Willie Simms rode some of the great thoroughbred racehorses of the day such as two-time United States. Horse of the Year, Henry of Navarre.
Willie Simms finished his riding career with 1,125 wins and in 1977 was elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.