Philip Von Borris was an author who died at the age of 74.
He wrote extensively about the history of African American jockeys with numerous books on both Louisville baseball and horse racing.
He received an Eclipse Award in 1990 for his WKPC-TV documentary, Black Gold, as well as recognition for his writing on both standardbreds and thoroughbreds.
We tackle the cause of death of this American great.
Philip Von Borries cause of death
He died naturally at his home in Louisville.
He did publicity for racetracks, helped with ABC-TV production, and appeared as an extra in three racing movies.
Was Philip Von Borries married? Did Philip Von Borries have children?
Von was married with children, a very fertile man for that matter.
All of them together with some of his family members survive him
Philip Von Borries net worth
Von was worth 1 million dollars at the time of his death.
His income was mostly generated through the sale of his books and exploits in the media work he chose to pursue.
When is Philip Von Borries funeral?
The funeral of Von Borries is yet to be planned.
He will be truly missed as a man who kept to his word.
