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Old 04-19-2013, 02:02 PM
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Default Hall of Fame horseman Tommy Kelly, 93, passes

Legendary, beloved horseman and patriarch T. J. "Tommy" Kelly, 93, has passed away. Sympathies to the Kelly clan. Arrangements are pending.

http://www.racingmuseum.org/hall-of-...w.asp?varID=33
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Old 04-19-2013, 02:04 PM
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Getting to know TJ Kelly, spendi ng time with him at Saratoga and interviewing him extensivelytwice, is one of the greatest privileges I've been afforded as a member of the racing media. An amazing man.
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Old 04-19-2013, 02:30 PM
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The interviews you did with him were the greatest
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Old 04-19-2013, 07:44 PM
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I remember Plugged Nickel well....

What a tough week. Didn't we also lose WC Freeman just earlier this week?

My condolences to all family and friends.....
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Old 04-19-2013, 08:03 PM
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I remember Plugged Nickel well....

What a tough week. Didn't we also lose WC Freeman just earlier this week?

My condolences to all family and friends.....
RIP Tommy, that you for the great memories
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Old 04-19-2013, 08:31 PM
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Some nice stories in Haskin's tribute:

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-rac...lly-dies-at-93
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Old 04-19-2013, 08:40 PM
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Condolences to the Kelly's, Steve those shows were wonderful radio.
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