Jerry Nicodemus, a revered Quarter Horse jockey who won three runnings of the All American Futurity, died Wednesday in New Mexico, according to a notice from Ruidoso Downs. He was 73.

Nicodemus is in the American Quarter Horse Association's Hall of Fame.  

"“He was a great friend to so many people within the racing industry and we are all shocked and saddened by his passing,” Jeff True, president of Ruidoso, said in a statement. “His accomplishments on the race track are legendary, and the humble way he approached his success will always be remembered.

"Truly a Quarter Horse legend.”

Nicodemus won the All American Futurity aboard Three Oh’s in 1968, Rocket Wrangler in 1970, and Ronas Ryon in 1986. He also won four runnings of the Champion of Champions at Los Alamitos in California, icluding two aboard Dash for Cash in 1976 and 1977, according to the notice from Ruidoso.