Few decades resonate still in the consciousness of sports, yet many of the names and faces of the 1930s remain well known to this day.
Tag: Legends
Lost in the Fog: A Courageous and Dazzling Sprinter
He came, like the fog in Carl Sandburg’s famous poem, silently. For a time he lingered, just long enough for his presence to be acknowledged. And then, like the fog, he moved on, all too soon, leaving everyone to wonder what might have been. His name, of course, was Lost in the Fog.
Secretariat Ascends to Legendary Level in Belmont Stakes Win
America didn’t wait for the 1973 Belmont Stakes to anoint Secretariat a hero.
Opposing Riders Had Much Different View of Secretariat’s 1973 Belmont Runaway
Racing fans of all ages are probably familiar with the sight of Secretariat rocketing through the stretch of the 1973 Belmont Stakes, wrapping up a Triple Crown sweep with a lopsided 31-length victory.
