William T. Young
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William T. Young (February 15, 1918 – January 12, 2004) was an American businessman and major owner of thoroughbred racehorses.
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Born | (1918-02-15)February 15, 1918 Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
Died | January 12, 2004(2004-01-12) (aged 85) Gulf Stream, Florida, United States |
Education | University of Kentucky |
Political party | Democratic |
Board member of | W. T. Young Foods, Inc., Royal Crown Cola, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Kentucky-American Water Company, First Security National Bank and Trust Co. of Lexington, Transylvania University, Shakertown historic village, Breeders' Cup Limited |
Spouse | Lucy Hilton Maddox |
Children | 1) William Jr., 2) Lucy |
Awards | Eclipse Award for Outstanding Breeder (1994) TOBA Breeder of the Year (1999) |
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For the diplomat, see William Tanner Young.
William T. Young attended the University of Kentucky where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Young graduated with high distinction in 1939 with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. After a short employment with Bailey Meter in Cleveland, Ohio, he served as a captain in the United States Army from 1941 to 1945.