The True Story of the Headless Horseman Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re unearthing the true story behind the Headless Horseman of “Sleepy Hollow” fame. The Headless Horseman is ...

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and the story of the headless horseman was created by Washington Irving in 1820.

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