- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAlfred Unser Sr.
- Nickname
- Big Al
- Al Unser was born on May 29, 1939 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. He was an actor, known for Home Improvement (1991), ABC Sports (1961) and ESPN Speedworld (1979). He was married to Karen Sue Barnes and Wanda Jesperson. He died on December 9, 2021 in Chama, New Mexico, USA.
- SpousesKaren Sue Barnes(November 22, 1977 - December 9, 2021) (his death)Wanda Jesperson(April 22, 1958 - 1971) (divorced, 3 children)
- ParentsJerome Henry "Jerry" Unser Sr.Mary Catherine Craven Unser
- RelativesLouis Jefferson "Louie" Unser(Sibling)Bobby Unser(Sibling)Jerry Unser(Sibling)
- Father of Al Unser Jr. and younger brother of Bobby Unser.
- Champion: CART - Indy Car World Series (1970, 1983, 1985), IROC International Race Of Champions (1978), USAC National Silver Crown Series (1973), USAC National Championship Trail (1970).
- Winner: 24 Hours of Daytona (1985), California 500 (1977, 1978), Pocono 500 (1976, 1978), Indianapolis 500 (1970, 1971, 1978, 1987), Pikes Peak Hill Climb (1964, 1965).
- Indianapolis 500 Winner: (1970, 1971, 1978, 1987) and Pole Position (1970).
- Al Unser Sr. died in December 2021 and his older brother Bobby Unser died seven months earlier.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
