Hall of Fame

 



theodore j. zornow

Year of Induction: 
1987
Year of Birth: 
1907
Immortal: 
Yes
OwnerBreeder: 
Yes
Executive Official: 
Yes
Owner: 
Yes
Executive: 
Yes
Election Into Living Hall of Fame: 
1986
Year of Death: 
2001
Biography: 

Theodore Zornow always resided in the town where he was born: Pittsford, New York. He left his mark on harness racing as an owner, breeder and industry executive. Zornow's first prominent horses were the Dean Hanover brother-sister pair, Anthony Hanover and Adeline Hanover. They were followed by Maynard, Munger and Gardner Hanover. An activist working for the betterment of the sport, Zornow served as a director of the USTA before assuming its presidency from 1970 to 1977. Together with George M. Levy and Dr. Harry Zweig, he helped establish the New York Sire Stakes, one of the most successful programs of its type. Ted Zornow was a trustee emeritus of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame where he was elected to the Living Hall of Fame in 1986. He died on January 19, 2001.

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