An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Discover hidden stories from history—bite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you won’t hear elsewhere.
I’m Jim Fugate—retired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing history’s hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories don’t take themselves too seriously, won’t steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.
I hope you’ll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on history—where conversation is always open and everyone’s invited.
An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Finished Dead First
Have you ever heard a determined person say, “I’m gonna’ do it, or die trying”.
I have. And I might have even said it a time or to. Gratefully, death didn’t actually need to be a part of the equation.
There was a man by the name of Frank Hayes who might have uttered this same phrase a few times. Frank was a jockey. He rode in Steeple Chase.
Frank was well known around the track. He started as a stable hand, and until finally got his shot as a jockey. Most folks found Frank an affable guy with an easy smile. He was quick with a joke, and easy to be around.
This is the story of his first winning race.
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