William T. Young

William T. Young
Born(1918-02-15)February 15, 1918
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
DiedJanuary 12, 2004(2004-01-12) (aged 85)
Gulf Stream, Florida, United States
EducationUniversity of Kentucky
Political partyDemocratic
Board member ofW. T. Young Foods, Inc., Royal Crown Cola, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Kentucky-American Water Company, First Security National Bank and Trust Co. of Lexington, Transylvania University, Shakertown historic village, Breeders' Cup Limited
SpouseLucy Hilton Maddox
Children1) William Jr., 2) Lucy
AwardsEclipse Award for Outstanding Breeder (1994)
TOBA Breeder of the Year (1999)

William T. Young (February 15, 1918 – January 12, 2004) was an American businessman and major owner of thoroughbred racehorses.

William T. Young attended the University of Kentucky where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Young graduated with high distinction in 1939 with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. After a short employment with Bailey Meter in Cleveland, Ohio, he served as a captain in the United States Army from 1941 to 1945.


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