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Lee Petty(1914-2000)

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Lee Petty was born on 14 March 1914 in Level Cross, North Carolina, USA. He was married to Elizabeth Petty. He died on 5 April 2000 in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.
BornMarch 14, 1914
DiedApril 5, 2000(86)
BornMarch 14, 1914
DiedApril 5, 2000(86)
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Known for

Nascar Cup Series (1948)
Nascar Cup Series
TV Series
  • Self
ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961)
ABC's Wide World of Sports
7.6
TV Series
  • Self - Crew Chief

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  • Born
    • March 14, 1914
    • Level Cross, North Carolina, USA
  • Died
    • April 5, 2000
    • Greensboro, North Carolina, USA(complications from an abdominal aneurysm)
  • Spouse
    • Elizabeth PettyMarch 29, 1937 - April 5, 2000 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Maurice Petty
  • Relatives
      Kyle Petty(Grandchild)

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    Lee is the only man to win three championships not only as a driver, but as a crew chief at same time
  • Quotes
    Lee was kind of a sneaky driver really, he'd run over you if he had half a chance, and say excuse me! Buck Baker

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