Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success was a surprise to the racing establishment, which had written off the crooked-legged racehorse with the sad tail.
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend [Book]
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Seabiscuit Legendary American Horse & Johnny 'Red' Pollard 1937
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saratoga living: 'The Races' Issue 2019 by saratogalivingmagazine
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Red Pollard, American Experience, Official Site
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OTD in History… November 1, 1938, Seabiscuit defeats Triple Crown
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Seabiscuit Legendary American Horse & jockey Johnny 'Red' Pollard
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Surebet Racing News June 2013 by SureBet Racing News - Issuu
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Famous Horses
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OTD in History… November 1, 1938, Seabiscuit defeats Triple Crown
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend[ SEABISCUIT: AN AMERICAN LEGEND
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Red Pollard On Winning Horse Seabiscuit by Bettmann
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The day Seabiscuit beat War Admiral