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DRIVER BIOS FROM THE 1950s & 1960s

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Alan Myer.
Born in Bridgeville Delaware on June 9, 1926, needed no introduction to Harness Fans as his three well known racing brothers preceded him into the Sport.
His driving record included a great number of National rankings.
Alan first appeared on the National list in 1947, when 60 winning drives ranked him 25th in the Nation.
On the track, he was known as a good horsemen, who suited his pattern of driving to the Horse.
Major wins was the Orange County Cup in 1960 with Chipman's Heel, & The Reading Fut in 61 with Oh You Kid.

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Alfred T. Day.
Born February 13, 1939 in Danville N. H..
New England's leading race driver for many years.
His Dad, a top N.E. trainer-driver let 10 year old "Bucky" drive Rex Volo in a dash on the ice at Beaver Pond, in Derry N.H.
He won his first official race in 1946, at the Cornish Fair, in the fast time of 2:20, with "D.V.W."
In 1948 his career was nearly bought to an abrupt end, as a result of an accident at Old Orchard Beach Raceway, he nearly drowned. A violent storm hit the Raceway during the running of a race. The grandstand floor collapsed taking the lighting system with it. His mount went down, throwing him into a deep puddle, breaking his shoulder, and leaving him helpless to raise his head. A patrol judge, during a lightning flash spotted him, waded out and held his head out of the water for nearly half and hour until help could arrive.
Career highlights include: Driving his 500th win at Bay State Raceway in 1964, being voted N.E. driver of the year in 62, leading N.E. winner in 54, 57, 62, and 63.
Bucky was leading driver at Bay State in 51, 52, 53, Rockingham in 58, Hinsdale in 63, and Gorham in 57.
 

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Thanks to John1417 for all of these driver profiles.  tmbz1

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Edward G. Cobb.
Born in Whitesville, New York on March 1, 1920.
Ed left Dairy farming in 1936 for a life in Harness Racing.
He won his first race in 1938 at the Carrollton, Ohio Fair, with the mare "Blossom Time"
Although far from unknown prior to Adios Butler days, Ed Cobb became a harness racing household name with the development of the former World Pacing Champion.
Career highlights include seasons leading driver at 7 major raceways.
He rates "Jerry The First" as the gamest Horse he ever handled, and of course "Adios Butler" the fastest.
Raced a mile in 1967 with "Honest Story" in 1:55 2/5 at the Red Mile.

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John "Tic" Wilcutts
Born in Magnolia, Delaware on November 23, 1919, Tic has been described by his fellow Horsemen as "One of the top drivers in the Country -- resourceful, adaptable, excellant post man, and has the ability to drive any horse"
John get's his nickname from his size, which was small enough to lead the owner of Man O'War, on three occasions to suggest that Tic leave school for a career as a Jockey.
After graduating from Cesar Rodney High School in Wyoming, Delaware, Tic joined the service, where He saw more then 2 years of South Pacific Action with the Army A.A.A., attaining S/Sgt stripes.
Harness racing began as a hobby with Him when he bought a $700 discard, and eventually began training and driving himself.
After his first win at Rosecroft in 1951, he purchased "True Peggy" which he raced with enough sucess to attract outside owners.
His first 100 win season was in 1961.
Leading driver at Baltimore in 56, 57, 60, 61, Laurel in 58, 59, Rockinghan in 61, and Liberty Bell in 63. 
 

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Sanders Russell, Born April 26, 1900, in Stevenson, Alabama.
His career dates back to 1915, when as a 16 year old He drove in his first race, at South Pittsford, Tenn. That same year, He got his first win, a very fast 2:15 trip with "Frederick C." at Griffin, Ga.
The Public Stable He operated, was in the Russell Family for over 75 years, and was headquartered at the same Farm In Stevenson.
Prior to "getting into the business", Sanders graduated Jackson County High School, and attended Alabama Poly (Auburn).
In his later years, He was best known for his work with "A. C.'s Viking" with which He won the 1962 Hambletonian.
He recalled that in 1944, He won 11 consecutive stakes events on a midwest tour.
Sanders won the Acorn in 1963 with A. C.' s Jennie, The Hambo mentioned above, The Hanover Hempt in 61 with A. C.'s Viking, and the Quaker City in 66 with Fresh Yankee.
He considered Junior Council, Gratis Hanover, and Fresh Yankee, and of course A. C.'s Viking as some of his best Horses.
 
 
 

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