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Blindswitchedinlife

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Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« on: November 14, 2018, 04:41:58 PM »
I have not heard or seen Marv so far this year at Dover.
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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2018, 04:48:55 PM »
Retired to stud
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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2018, 05:16:03 PM »
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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2018, 06:18:39 PM »
Went to NASCAR
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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2018, 03:10:46 PM »
Mandatory retirement when you reach 100!
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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2018, 04:38:58 PM »
He did retire and is living with family in Arizona. I have known Marv for 40 years. He is a true gentleman who gave his life to this sport. He will be missed
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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2018, 08:43:08 PM »
HE COULDNT MAKE IT ,,,,,,,AT THE HOME CALLING BINGO CARDS,,,3 NIGHTS A WEEK
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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2018, 08:58:16 PM »
Quote from: taylor on November 15, 2018, 04:38:58 PM
He did retire and is living with family in Arizona. I have known Marv for 40 years. He is a true gentleman who gave his life to this sport. He will be missed

Good man.   tmbz1
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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2018, 10:29:13 PM »
Saw somewhere on Facebook he had to retire for health reasons and is in assisted living.
I met him a couple of times and he was truly a nice guy.  tmbz1
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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2018, 02:30:27 PM »
I thought he had just retired

Didn’t know he had health issues

Terrible loss
So sick to hear
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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2018, 03:14:50 PM »

Marv Bachrad, 83, dies

Columbus, OH — According to the United States Harness Writers Association, Marv Bachrad, 83, passed away Friday (Nov. 30).

Bachrad was the publicity director for Dover Downs harness racing for the past 21 years, and a racing writer, journalist, handicapper, announcer, historian and champion of the sport since the 1960s.

A full obituary and arrangement information will be posted when available.

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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #11 on: December 01, 2018, 07:45:47 PM »
RIP Marv was a real jewish mensch, a HALL OF FAMER in his career field G-d bless him......... OBIT on USTA
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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #12 on: December 01, 2018, 08:33:35 PM »
RIP Marv. He was a nice man and dedicated to harness racing.
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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2018, 03:17:40 PM »
He just died
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Re: Does anyone know what happened to Marv Blachrad??
« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2018, 03:42:30 PM »
Quote from: Easy Irv on December 02, 2018, 03:17:40 PM
He just died

No shit dude, don't you read what others post?

Quote from: swoodall on December 01, 2018, 03:14:50 PM
Marv Bachrad, 83, dies

Columbus, OH — According to the United States Harness Writers Association, Marv Bachrad, 83, passed away Friday (Nov. 30).

Bachrad was the publicity director for Dover Downs harness racing for the past 21 years, and a racing writer, journalist, handicapper, announcer, historian and champion of the sport since the 1960s.

A full obituary and arrangement information will be posted when available.


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