Howard Gill
Finished 1th in his only Vanderbilt Cup Race in 1908.
Nationality: United States
Born: May 13, 1883,
Baltimore, Maryland
Died: September 14, 1912, 29 years
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Three Amazing Photos from the Starting Line of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race
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Archives: 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race
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Starting Lineup: The 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race
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