Jim Hookway
British dog trainer
About Jim Hookway
Lived 1917 – 1982 (aged 65). Jim Hookway was a greyhound trainer.
Ronald James Hookway (2 September 1917 – 24 October 1982) was a United Kingdom greyhound trainer. He was the UK champion trainer in 1965 and 1967.
Profile Jim Hookway trained at Owlerton Stadium in Sheffield. His first significant feat was reaching the 1954 Oaks final with Rimmells Pearl. In 1955 he then trained St Leger and Cesarewitch finalists.
His first major classic success came in 1965, when he won the Scottish Greyhound Derby; securing a 1-2 finish with Clonmannon Flash and O'Leary. Spectre II finished runner-up in the same final and won the BBC Sportsview Television Trophy.
He later won the 1970 Cesarewitch and also won three All England Cups.
Personal life Before the Second World War he was a Wire Scourer. He married Winifred Innocent in 1949.
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Who was Jim Hookway?
British dog trainer (1917-1982)
When was Jim Hookway born?
Jim Hookway was born on 2 September 1917 in Ecclesall.
When did Jim Hookway die?
Jim Hookway died on 24 October 1982 in Sheffield.
What was Jim Hookway's occupation?
Jim Hookway was a greyhound trainer.
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