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| parsons, johnnie | |
| 1984 deaths | |
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As the Indianapolis 500 was included in the Formula One World Championship from 1950 to 1960, he is credited with participation in 9 grands prix, debuting on May 30 , 1950 , with 1 race victory, 1 podium, and a total of 12 championship points. Parsons had the dubious distinction of being the only Indianapolis 500 winner to have his name misspelled on the Borg-Warner Trophy . Silversmiths carved "Johnny" instead of "Johnnie." The error was corrected posthumously when the trophy was restored in 1991 . Ironically, he had a son named Johnny who competed at Indy a dozen times. AWARD He was inducted in the Motorsports Hall Of Fame Of America in 2004. Formula One Indy 500 results |
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