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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | May 25, 1932 Betteravia, California |
| Spouse(s) | Sylvia (m. 1964 or 1965; died 2007) |
| Children | 5 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Horseshoes |
Jesse Gonzales (born May 25, 1932)[1] is an American horseshoe pitcher. He joined the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) in 1962 and competed in 12 World Tournaments from 1970 to 1991. He was inducted into the NHPA Hall of Fame in 2005.
Early life
[edit]Gonzales was born May 25, 1932 in Betteravia, California.[1]
Career
[edit]Gonzales threw with a "flop shoe" style[2] where the horseshoe is held at the center and thrown with a pendulum swing.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Gonzales was a San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department employee.[2] He was married to his wife Sylvia for 41 years before she died in 2007 at the age of 60. They had five children, Nancy, Lisa, Sylvia, Jesse Jr., and Sarah.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "JESSE GONZALES, Los Osos, California Bio". National Horseshoe Pitchers Association. 2005. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "Jesse Gonzales ready to bid for world horseshoe crown". The Tribune. July 19, 1970. p. 7. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ Hayes, Jim (August 31, 1974). "Jesse: A flip and a grin". The Tribune. pp. 24–25. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "Sylvia Gonzales Obituary (2007) - San Luis Obispo, CA - San Luis Obispo County Tribune". The Tribune. Legacy.com. December 7, 2007. Retrieved November 1, 2023.