George Barbee (b. 1850 (?), Norfolk, England) was an English-born jockey who was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1996. Published reports indicate Barbee lived to 89 or 93, and is buried near Belmont Park.
Barbee began his racing career as an apprentice to Tom Jennings, Sr., for whom he exercised the 1865 English Triple Crown winner Gladiateur.
Barbee came to this country in 1872 specifically to ride for John Chamberlain. He began his stateside career riding at Monmouth Park.
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