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Howard Beissinger

1923 – 2018

American harness racing trainer-driver

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About Howard Beissinger

Lived 1923 – 2018 (aged 94). Howard Beissinger was an American harness racer and horse trainer.

Career In the years after World War II, he made horse racing his profession, quickly establishing himself on the Chicago circuit. He captured four Chicago driving championships from 1950 to 1955 and finished fourth nationally in 1954 with 103 wins.

In the mid-1960s, Beissinger partnered with the Antonacci family of New York to develop and race stakes winners.

In 1969, Beissinger guided Lindy's Pride to wins in trotting's Big Five: the Yonkers Trot, Kentucky Futurity, Hambletonian Stakes, Dexter Cup, and the Colonial Trot, with the first three securing the Trotting Triple Crown.

At 64, Beissinger drove Defiant One to victory in the 1987 Breeders Crown in Toronto, Ontario, becoming the oldest winner in the event's history.

Legacy USHWA Clem McCarthy Good Guy Award (1971) U.S. Harness Racing Hall of Fame (1974) Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame (1977) Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame (2004)

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Harness racer, horse trainer
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Howard F. Beissinger

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Howard Beissinger?

American harness racing trainer-driver (1923-2018)

When was Howard Beissinger born?

Howard Beissinger was born on 16 May 1923 in Butler County.

When did Howard Beissinger die?

Howard Beissinger died on 6 February 2018 in Hamilton.

What was Howard Beissinger's occupation?

Howard Beissinger was a harness racer and horse trainer.

What nationality was Howard Beissinger?

Howard Beissinger was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Howard Beissinger

· Wikidata: Q138774881

· DBpedia: Howard Beissinger

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