Mar. 16, 1896 - Oct. 18, 1979
Louis Unser
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Born in Madison County, Illinois, USA.
Louis won the Pikes Peak Hillclimb 9 times between 1934 and 1953. He died on Oct. 18, 1979, He is buried in Manitou Springs, Colorado, at the foot of Pike's Peak. His epitaph reads "Old Man of the Mountain.
Louis won the Pikes Peak Hillclimb 9 times between 1934 and 1953. He died on Oct. 18, 1979, He is buried in Manitou Springs, Colorado, at the foot of Pike's Peak. His epitaph reads "Old Man of the Mountain.
Louis was the uncle of Jerry Unser, Louis J. Unser, Al Unser and Bobby Unser. He was a great uncle to drivers Al Unser Jr., Johnny Unser, Robby Unser and Bobby Unser, Jr.
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