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John C. Oxley

b. 1937

American racehorse owners and breeder

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About John C. Oxley

Born 1937. John C. Oxley is an American polo player.

John C. Oxley, a.k.a. "Jack", (born 1937) is an American oilman, horse breeder and polo player.

Biography

Early life John C. Oxley was born on January 24, 1937, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His father was John T. Oxley, a polo player.

Polo A five-goal player, he won U.S. Open Polo Championship in 1983, the Cowdray Park Gold Cup with the Boca Raton team in 1970, the C.V. Whitney Cup, the Rolex Gold Cup, the America Cup, the Monty Waterbury Cup, the Pacific Coast Open, the 12 and 16 Goal Championships, three Chairman's Cups, the Butler Handicap, the North American Cup and numerous Sunshine League titles. He was inducted into the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame on February 18, 2005.

Philanthropy He is a trustee of the Oxley Foundation, which donates to polo players and schools. It has also donated US$1 million to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, where John Oxley is a board member.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Polo player
Nationality
Awards
Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame

Family & relationships

Parent
John T. Oxley (polo)

People in John C. Oxley's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John C. Oxley?

American racehorse owners and breeder

When was John C. Oxley born?

John C. Oxley was born on 24 January 1937 in Tulsa.

What is John C. Oxley's occupation?

John C. Oxley is a polo player.

What nationality is John C. Oxley?

John C. Oxley is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: John C. Oxley

Β· Wikidata: Q6224581

Β· DBpedia: John C. Oxley

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