Arthur Greiner
Arthur Greiner (April 28, 1884 – May 24, 1917) was an American racecar driver, and historically the first to finish last in the Indianapolis 500.[1] Greiner crashed on the backstretch after completing twelve laps in the inaugural race. His riding mechanic Sam Dickson was killed in the accident, becoming the first Indianapolis 500 fatality.
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| Nationality |  American |
| Born | April 28, 1884 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | May 24, 1917 (aged 33) Wisconsin |
He died at the Milwaukee Sanitarium at age 32 following a nervous breakdown.[2]
Indy 500 results
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See also
References
- "Arthur Greiner". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- "Greiner Dies in Sanitarium" Chicago Tribune (IL) - May 25, 1917 Record Number: 19170525fp010
- "Driver Stats". IndianapolisMotorSpeedway.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
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