Who was the first man to win the Triple Crown?

Sir Barton was officially recognized as the first Triple Crown winner in 1950 when the title was formally proclaimed by the Thoroughbred Racing Associations and retroactively awarded to horses who had completed the feat in prior years.
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Who won the first Triple Crown?

The Triple Crown title was formally proclaimed in December 1950 at the annual awards dinner of the Thoroughbred Racing Associations in New York and retroactively awarded to Sir Barton, the first horse to win all three races (1919).
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Who was the first person to get the Triple Crown?

Sir Barton was the first winner back in 1919 before the term "Triple Crown" had even been coined. An underdog coming into the race, Sir Barton led every step of the way in the 45th Kentucky Derby and went on to become the first horse to take all three competitions.
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Who is the greatest horse of all time?

Man O' War raced from 1919-1921. To this day, he is considered the greatest racehorse of all time. Man O' War was a chestnut stallion that won 20 out of his 21 races. One of his most notable victories is when he raced and won carrying 138 lbs.
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Who won Triple Crown 3 times?

Wayne Lukas became the first and only major figure (owner, jockey, or trainer) to win all three Triple Crown races with different horses, Thunder Gulch in the Derby and Belmont, Timber Country in the Preakness.
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Has anyone beat secretariats record?

In 2019, a statue of Secretariat was built in Lexington, Kentucky. Secretariat set records that are still in place today. Though other horses have been compared to Secretariat, none have beaten the times set by the remarkable racehorse.
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Has anyone won 2 Triple Crowns?

Rogers Hornsby was the first to accomplish it, winning his first in 1922 and then leading both major leagues in 1925 en route to his second Triple Crown, both with the St. Louis Cardinals. Ted Williams later matched this mark, leading both leagues in 1942 and the American League in 1947 while with the Boston Red Sox.
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Who would win Man O War or Secretariat?

Man O'War was probably bigger and apparently had a significantly longer stride. He also won 20 out of 21 career races and that's hard to argue with. But if anyone can, it's Big Red. Secretariat's record is not as gaudy: he finished his career 16-3-1.
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Did Seabiscuit ever win the Triple Crown?

Seabiscuit was a West Coast-based horse and didn't find his best stride until after his 3-year-old season, so he didn't run the Triple Crown.
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Does Secretariat still hold any records?

Secretariat still holds all three Triple Crown time records. “It's quite amazing,” Zimmerman said. “If you calculated all the number of horses that have run in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont combined in 50 years, and not one of them has run faster in any of those races.”
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What was Secretariat's nickname?

Eddie Sweat was the Groom that looked after Secretariat's daily needs and Jim Gaffney and Charlie Davis were Secretariat's exercise riders. It was Jim Gaffney that nicknamed Secretariat, "Big Red".
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How old was Secretariat when he died?

After his racing career, Secretariat stood at stud at Claiborne until he passed away at 19 years of age. Secretariat's grave is located in an understated horse cemetery, past two brick pillars with granite roosters atop them, behind Claiborne's main office.
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Why was Secretariat so fast?

His ample girth, long back and well-made neck all contributed to his heart-lung efficiency. Secretariat's length of stride was considered large even after taking into account his large frame and strong build. While training for the Preakness Stakes, his stride was measured as 24 feet, 11 inches.
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What was Secretariat's stud fee?

He sired many successful racehorses during his career as a stallion, and his offspring continue to be in high demand for breeding purposes. Secretariat, one of the greatest racehorses, became a successful stud, siring many offspring. His stud fee reached as high as $6 million.
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Where is Secretariat buried?

50 years after Secretariat's Triple Crown win, visit his final resting place at Claiborne Farm. PARIS, Ky. (LEX 18) — This year marks the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown win.
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Why is Seabiscuit famous?

Seabiscuit, (foaled 1933), American racehorse (Thoroughbred) that in six seasons (1935–40) won 33 of 89 races and a total of $437,730, a record for American Thoroughbreds (broken 1942). His unlikely success proved a welcome diversion to millions during the Great Depression, and he became a national phenomenon.
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What killed Seabiscuit?

Seabiscuit died of a probable heart attack on May 17, 1947, in Willits, California, six months before his grandsire Man o' War. He is buried at Ridgewood Ranch in Mendocino County, California.
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Is Secretariat related to Seabiscuit?

Originally Answered: Were Seabiscuit and Secretariat somehow related to each other through their sires or dams? As I noted in a comment to M A Steinberger, both horses are related to Fair Play, the sire of Man O' War. Fair Play was Secretariat's great-great-grandsire, and Seabiscuit's great-grandsire.
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Was Secretariat or Seabiscuit faster?

If both horses were fully fit and well trained, Secretariat would likely win by several lengths. Seabiscuit was a gusty never-say-die horse, yet not even the best horse of his day. Although he did upset him in a one-off match race, War Admiral had overall the superior talent, career and win loss record.
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Who did Secretariat beat by 31 lengths?

Secretariat continued to extend his advantage for the rest of the race, finishing 31 lengths over the second-place finisher, Twice a Prince. Twice a Prince started slowly and moved along the rail until reaching second position, passing Sham and outpacing My Gallant.
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Why was Secretariat retired so soon?

Secretariat was controversially retired after his 3-year-old campaign because of his value, with his breeding rights sold to a syndicate of buyers for $6 million—a quaint figure today, but a record at the time.
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Is there a horse better than Secretariat?

Man O'war raced on dirt, Secretariat on sand, loam and dirt and grass. However both set track and world records for time and winning margin. Both completely dominated their generation. If on a level field, all things equal, Man O' War by a head.
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What is the rarest hit in baseball?

There have been 317 No-hitters in Major League history. The Perfect Game. There have been 23 perfect games in Major League history. The most rare play is the unassisted triple play, as there have been only 15 players that have completed an unassisted triple play.
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How many times did Lou Gehrig win the Triple Crown?

He is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He was an All-Star seven consecutive times, a Triple Crown winner once, an American League (AL) Most Valuable Player twice, and a member of six World Series champion teams.
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Has a Triple Crown winner ever lost the MVP?

It marked the second time in five years that Williams had won the Triple Crown only to lose the MVP Award to a member of the pennant-winning Yankees. In 1942, it was Bombers' second baseman Joe Gordon who defeated Williams by 21 points in the MVP voting.
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