| Birth: | May 26, 1906 | | Death: | Jan. 1, 1981 | 
Three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 1941, 1947 and 1948. Was portrayed as an Indianapolis 500 rival of Clark Gable's "Mike Brannan" character in the racing movie, "To Please A Lady." Rose was also a talented automotive engineer. After appearing among the guests of honor at the 1980 Indianapolis 500, Rose died on New Year's Day, 1981. (bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Indianapolis
Marion County
Indiana, USA
*Memorial Site [?] |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jun 27, 2000
Find A Grave Memorial# 10180 |
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Mauri I have always considered you to be one of the BEST Indy 500 racers to ever run. In Lou Moore's Blue Crown Spark Plug Specials you were practically unbeatable. You will always hold a special place in my personal hall of fame!
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Joseph Newcomb
Added: May. 21, 2013 |
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EJ Claflin
Added: Jan. 1, 2013 |
I light a candle for Mauri Rose ...
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