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General Category => Harness Racing => Topic started by: jupiter on March 06, 2024, 10:46:38 AM
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RIP my friend, you turned lemons into lemonade. One of the classiest people, never quit, a true inspiration. People should take a page from his life after 2011, true courage.
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https://ustrottingnews.com/larry-lederman-67-dies/
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No longer in pain, RIP good man. All cancers suck and affect every family at some point. Thoughts to all close to Larry.
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R.I.P.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TW49HI2Q5E
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Terrible what he went through. Good man, and enjoyed what he did. RIP Larry.
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Awww poor Larry...RIP my friend...
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my favorite from Larry - He swung wide onto route 9 north
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baruch dayan ha'emet
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baruch dayan ha'emet
Blessed is the Judge of Truth.”
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Lost his wife and daughter previously. Talk about bad luck!
Larry Lederman, who called races at all of New Jersey racetracks including a tenure of more than 10 years at Freehold Raceway, died Tuesday after a lengthy battle with brain cancer, according to the U.S. Trotting Association. He was 67.
Lederman began working fulltime as an announcer in the mid-1980s at the former Atlantic City Race Course and took over as the voice of Freehold Raceway in 1998. He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in 2011 but still made occasional guest race-calling appearances at Freehold, Monmouth Park and the Meadowlands Racetracks in recent years.
Larry Lederman took over as the voice of Freehold Raceway in 1998 and remained in that position for more than 10 years.
Lederman was known for making his race calls entertaining. In 1993 he had an off-camera role as a race caller in the movie "A Bronx Tale.”
Lederman, who lived in East Windsor, received a Good Guy Award from the U.S. Harness Writers Association in 2011.
Lederman was preceded in death by his wife, Jodi, and their daughter, Leslie. He is survived by his brother, Alan; son, Scott; and grandson, Cayden LoBianco. Services are private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Harness Horsemen’s Association or a cancer- or hospice-related charity.
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I was very sorry to hear this earlier. It had been a rough few years for him but he always had a great attitude. Rest easy my friend.
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My favorite announcer, no one close
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I liked his American Idol updates midrace.
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RIP
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Larry was the best! Brought life to the race by studying names and always finding ways to add something me flair to the race call.
RIP Mr. Letterman and thank you for the many memories..
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RIP
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que descanse en paz
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Great caller and a greater man !! See you on the other side Larry. RIP.
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Lost his wife and daughter previously. Talk about bad luck!
Larry Lederman, who called races at all of New Jersey racetracks including a tenure of more than 10 years at Freehold Raceway, died Tuesday after a lengthy battle with brain cancer, according to the U.S. Trotting Association. He was 67.
Lederman began working fulltime as an announcer in the mid-1980s at the former Atlantic City Race Course and took over as the voice of Freehold Raceway in 1998. He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in 2011 but still made occasional guest race-calling appearances at Freehold, Monmouth Park and the Meadowlands Racetracks in recent years.
Larry Lederman took over as the voice of Freehold Raceway in 1998 and remained in that position for more than 10 years.
Lederman was known for making his race calls entertaining. In 1993 he had an off-camera role as a race caller in the movie "A Bronx Tale.”
Lederman, who lived in East Windsor, received a Good Guy Award from the U.S. Harness Writers Association in 2011.
Lederman was preceded in death by his wife, Jodi, and their daughter, Leslie. He is survived by his brother, Alan; son, Scott; and grandson, Cayden LoBianco. Services are private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Harness Horsemen’s Association or a cancer- or hospice-related charity.
I remember him calling those Atlantic city race course races back then.
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Great racecaller! Made harness racing fun but in a smart way.
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RIP Sir.
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Larry had the honor of calling the 1st Sunday races in Pompano Park history on 3-3-13.
My homebred won the first race and my friend's horse won the 2nd race.
They were both very interesting race calls to say the very least.
RIP
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Truly one of the real good guys in our sport. That, and a really, really "good" person. He was passionate not just about his work, but about our sport and our industry. You can't walk onto the grounds of any racetrack, anywhere, and not hear good things about Larry. The irony with him -- after people die, many people say many sweet, kind, and good things about the person who died. With Larry, everyone said those things about him while he was alive. He will be missed.
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Loved his Atlantic City calls. Funny as Hell but always accurate. It was the only T-bred track I'd watch in between Sportsman's and Meadowlands.
Rest in peace.
I remember him calling those Atlantic city race course races back then.
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RIP, Larry.
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I’m so sorry to hear this Larry Letterman was one of the good guys
Rip I’m going to miss him
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R.I.P Larry
now with your family
and thanks for all the entertainment.
Harness fans in Canada.
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Fought bravely, with his usual humor, even after the cruel fate of losing his wife and daughter while fighting brain cancer. Yes, some may not have liked his race calls, but no one can dispute that he was a brave and "good guy."
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"Larry was part of the family at The Meadowlands,” said track Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Jason Settlemoir. “And we — as well as our fan base — always loved it when he would come and fill-in every once in awhile. He was a funny guy who was also a smart guy who was also a great announcer. He worked per diem with no benefits which was great for us. He will be missed.”
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THIS ONE IS A CLASSIC. ONE HORSE HAD A CRAZY NAME THAT HE COULDN'T ANNOUNCE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0VLd9rBqfw&ab_channel=HarnesstheExcitement
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Gural was a stand up guy when it came Larry, he did above and beyond. Thank you Jeff it meant a lot to Larry.
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RIP Buddy. Won't be the same
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Say in the stands at AC listening to his calls. Never made it to Freehold to hear Larry live but saw him on TV on the old TRN network Dish had. Sad news he's passed.
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One day at Freehold I had the pleasure of talking with Larry for about 10 minutes. It was he who tapped my shoulder to initiate the conversation.I listened as he spoke and as I began to talk he had a bewildered look on his face. As soon as I stopped talking he looked at me and said "I really apologize I thought that you were someone else! ngc3
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RIP Larry's stories were priceless. Called my first win at Freehold and he gave me the " If this was a fight, they'd stop it" call. Condolences to close friends and family.