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Jockey Randy Romero Interview (1984)

Louisiana: The State We're In

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: Interview

Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1984-03-23

Duration: 00:02:40

Subjects: Sports | Horse racing | Jockeys | Romero, Randy, 1957-

Contributors:

  • Johnson, Ken Host
  • Romero, Randy Interviewee

Description

This segment from the March 23, 1984, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Ken Johnson’s interview with horse racing jockey Randy Romero of Erath at the New Orleans Fair Grounds. Romero discusses his recovery from an accident that left him with severe burns. Johnson reports that Romero has won the most races in the United States in 1984.