Johnnie Parsons (July 4, 1918 – September 8, 1984) was an American race car driver from Los Angeles, California who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1950.
Parsons had the dubious distinction of being the only Indianapolis 500 winner to have his name misspelled on the Borg-Warner Trophy. Silversmiths carved "Johnny" instead of "Johnnie." He had a son named Johnny who competed at Indy a dozen times.
Read more about Johnnie Parsons: Racing Career, Awards, Indy 500 Results, World Championship Career Summary, Complete Formula One World Championship Results
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Always used to say that stout and ale
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—Dylan Thomas (1914–1953)
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—Aldous Huxley (1894–1963)