Specify correct wire harness length from door hardware to electric power transfer device or electri. His going to the top philosophy and believing that being on top was the shortest way around the tracks revolutionized harness racing. The son of the great billy haughton was 25 years old when he lost his life in an automobile accident on a roadway near the meadowlands. Stanley dancer memorial race 6 july 14, 2018 youtube. Sep 09, 2005 stanley dancer, an eighthgrade dropout who became harness racings most successful trainer, driver, owner and breeder during the sports glory days from the 1940s to the 60s, died yesterday in. Six pack sets world record in stanley dancer memorial division. Harness racings most successful trainer, driver, owner and breeder during the. He was the only horsemen to drive and train three triple crowns in horse racing. Somehow i think he should be ranked higher, but i dont know who i would demote to get him there.
Stanley dancer, an eighthgrade dropout who became harness racings most successful trainer, driver, owner and breeder during the sports glory days from the 1940s to the 60s, died yesterday in. In 1992 continental farms purchased the egyptian acres in new egypt, nj where stanley dancer used to be based. Stanley franklin dancer, american horseman born july 25, 1927, west windsor, n. Hta driver of the year harness tracks of america, inc. I asked him who his greatest horse was and he said albatross, who did not win triple crown.
Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Stanley dancer, an eighthgrade dropout who became harness racings most successful trainer, driver, owner and breeder during the sports. The award honors an individual whose efforts on behalf of racing and cooperation with the media are in keeping with the example set by the late hall of fame driver and trainer stanley dancer, a native. Stanley dancer was not only a great driver but a teriffic human being as well. Former driver charged in racefixing scheme upi archives. Manalapan, nj april 25, 2015 harness racing hall of famer stanley dancer is competing for a spot in the new jersey hall of fame. Stanley dancer, one of harness racings most famous drivers and trainers, who guided horses to three triple crowns and seven horseoftheyear titles, died. Not only the best driver, but the best driver trainer combo, of all time. Alvin weil roosevelt raceway president and harold sonny dancer. Stanley dancer was born on july 25, 1927 and was the youngest son of new jersey dairy and potato farmer james dancer and his wife helen. He matured as a driver and trainer at the highly competitive meets at roosevelt and yonkers raceways. If you add vernon dancer 2 and peter haughton 1, the names dancerhaughton won 34 of 60. The hall of fame was created to honor new jerseyans who have made invaluable contributions.
Drawing of stanley dancer, the nations leading money winning driver in 1961, 1962, and 1964. When it came to harness racing, stanley dancer was, as shakespeake wrote of hamlet, to the manner born. A trio of hall of famers, ron pierce, jim doherty and stanley dancer recently shared memories of peter haughton. Stanley dancer, one of harness racings most famous drivers and trainers, who guided horses to three triple crowns and seven horseoftheyear titles, died thursday at his home in pompano beach, fla. Stanley dancer by carol hodes for sboanj late harness racing hall of famer stanley dancer is competing for a spot in the new jersey hall of fame class of 2015.
This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Dancers four wins in harness racings premier classic rank him equal with his friend billy haughton, and ben white. Johansson, stanley dancer, lloyd duffy, soren nordin, bill odonnell, free holmes, john hayes, herve filion. Stanley dancer and albatross standardbred racing, standardbred. He was recently nominated to the harness racing hall. It is one of the most difficult and prestigious awards to win in harness racing. Remember that dancer became the first driver to win a triple crown race three straight times. A 20051966 pace of the century cardigan bay stanley dancer. Stanley franklin dancer was born july 25, 1927 in west windsor and grew up on his familys farm in new egypt.
United states harness racing hall of fame inductees. A 20051966 pace of the century cardigan baystanley dancer. Being a trainerdriver is a bit of a lost art but youve managed over 3,000 wins in the bike and 850 as. Stanley began his career as a groom, bought his first horse, candor, with his new bride rachels nest egg, and went on to become one of the most famous and successful horsemen in harness racing history. In a career that started in 1945, dancer won more than 3,700 times and became one of the sports. See more ideas about harness racing, racing and standardbred horse. He began driving trotters in 1945 and soon after added trainer, owner, and b. Suzanne dambrose honored with dancer award harness racing. In looking at the list below, youll notice that trond smedshammer and dan daley both drove fewer than 200 times this year and came away with a. Drivers average earnings harness racing newsroom usta. Saddened by the death of his close friend billy haughton following a july 5 accident during a pace at yonkers raceway, hall of fame drivertrainer stanley dancer told.
Dolbee, 48, a harness race driver at chicago area tracks for 20 years who won several racing championships, doing so with fewer drives than many of his opponents. His brothers harold and vernon also achieved prominence as. Born april 19, 1916 in halifax, nova scotia, allens love affair with harness racing began at the age of 14 and his driving career was launched competing at the many nova scotia ovals. Stanley dancer, has he reached his harness racing expectations. It was in the world of horses and racing that he found himself, and found his fame and fortune. A free inside look at harness salary trends based on 14 salaries wages for 12 jobs at harness. Aug 07, 1986 saddened by the death of his close friend billy haughton following a july 5 accident during a pace at yonkers raceway, hall of fame driver trainer stanley dancer told sports illustrated. Two men thoroughly dominated harness racing in the 10year stretch from 1967 to 1976. J, is the winner of the 2014 stanley dancer award from the n. There are a lot of good harness drivers, a few great ones.
Stanley quick connect plugin connectors must be used with the following components to work as a complete plugandplay system. A bright boy but a poor student, he dropped out of school at age 14 and eventually gravitated toward the newly revived sport of harness racing. Remembering the most dominant 10year stretch in harness. Stanley dancer tribute from meadowlands tv youtube. Ranking the 10 best horsemen of all time harness racing. What year did stanley dancer first become the leading driver at roosevelt raceway in new york. In 20, continental farm sold the acres to us and we are happy to take responsibility over this legendary farm. Born in gloversville, new york in 1923, bill haughton began his harness driving career at upstate fairgrounds. In a career that spanned four decades, billy haughton rose to the top, not only as a trainerdriver, but as head of the largest harness racing stable in the. The award is based on a formula awarding points from 25 down to 1 for money won, races won and universal driver rating standings in the top 25 nationally, and a 25point bonus for finishing in the top 25 in all three categories.
Sep 08, 2005 stanley franklin dancer was born july 25, 1927 in west windsor and grew up on his familys farm in new egypt. Quick connect plugin connectors for easy installation. Stanley dancer, an eighthgrade dropout who became harness racings most successful trainer, driver, owner and breeder during the sports glory. In 1953 angus, along with his wife, loretta, and daughters marilyn and susan, moved to saratoga springs, n. Speaking of good trotters, the driver ranking sixth on the list is roger hammer who also just happens to have a good trotter this year in vivid photo, winner of the hambletonian and world trotting derby.
He was voted horse of the year each of the three seasons he raced. First driver to win 1 million in 1 year, first horse to win 1 million, first horse sold for 1 million. During his lifetime, stanley dancer was described as harness racings living legend, and there was much merit behind the title. The consistent colt is 420 in six starts this season. If you have any questions, please contact me through ebay message. He retired as the richest and fastest trotter ever in north america he is shown with his trainer and driver stanley dancer. Stanley dancer, the late billy haughtonfilion has no interest in training. Sears, of course, has set an earnings record for a harness driver this year and his total earnings are far greater than ackermans, but in this listing give less active drivers a chance to shine.
Pages in category united states harness racing hall of fame inductees the following 56 pages are in this category, out of 56 total. The winner of the beal memorial at pocono downs last month, devious man finished second to walner here most recently in a division of the stanley dancer memorial. Who was the trainer of speedy scott the 1963 horse. Still very tall in the sulky harness racings winningest driver, herve filion, is out there scrapping for more.
We were really pleased with him in the dancer, julie miller said. Race horses horse racing standardbred racing harness racing trotter thoroughbred courses mans best friend ponies. Dancer, 77, of new egypt, plumsted, died at the hospital of university of pennsylvania, philadelphia. Theyve been saying california harness is done forever and it keeps going. Stanley franklin dancer american horseman britannica. News file photo stanley dancer harness horse racing. Together, billy haughton and stanley dancer won more than half of the 60 triple crown races 31 of 60. A former driver and trainer at pocono downs thursday admitted to bribing three other harness drivers to finish out of the money in two races in 1985. What year was stanley dancer named the driver of the year. Harness racing archives newyork historical societys bill. Sep 09, 2005 stanley dancer, one of harness racings most famous drivers and trainers, who guided horses to three triple crowns and seven horseoftheyear titles, died thursday at his home in pompano beach, fla.
Stanley dancer had been written off before, but not like this particular story. Stanley franklin dancer july 25, 1927 september 9, 2005 was an american harness racing driver and trainer. Mar 25, 2020 what was your favorite moment in harness racing. He had been in declining health for several years, the us trotting association said. Trotting association, standard breeders association, and the n.
Vivid photo is the richest trotter of 2005 and his success has given hammer an. Harness racing archives newyork historical societys. The hambletonianyear winner driver best time total purse1967 speedy streak del cameron 2. Stanley dancer, a recordsetting harness driver who was the undisputed king of the sports marquee races, died yesterday in his home in pompano beach, fla. Stanley dancer, one of harness racings most famous drivers and trainers, who guided horses to three triple crowns and seven. Dolbee, 48, a harness race driver at chicago area tracks for 20 years who won several racing championships, doing so with fewer drives than.
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