The Notorious John Morrissey: How a Bare-Knuckle Brawler Became a Congressman and Founded Saratoga Race Course
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (553 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813167507 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Nicholson explores the improbable life of the man who brought Thoroughbred racing back to prominence in the United States. An Irish immigrant, a collection agent for crime bosses, a professional boxer, and a prodigious gambler, John Morrissey wasif nothing elsean unlikely candidate to become one of the most important figures in the history of Thoroughbred racing. Though few of his contemporaries did more to develop the commercialization of sports in America, Morrissey's colorful background has prevented him from getting the attention he deserves. After establishing a gambling house in Saratoga Springs, the hard-nosed entrepreneur organized the first Thoroughbred race meet at what would become Saratoga Race Course in 1863. Morrissey went on to be elected to two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and two terms in the New York State Senate.In The Notorious John Morrissey, James C. After returning to the east coast, he was hired by Tammany Hall and was soon locked in a deadly rivalry with William Poole, better known as "Bill the Butcher."As time went on, Morrissey parlayed his youthful exploits into a remarkably successful career as a businessman and politician. This entertaining and long-overdue biography finally does justice to his astounding rags-to-riches story while exploring an intriguing chapter in the history of
Of pugilists and patricians. seawisey Horse racing fans who also love the history of horse racing will be grateful to have this book. The book fills a gap in racing history that would be a shame if the story was lost. Morrissey's life was colorful enough to carry this book but seeing how h
Nicholson's interesting, informative, and well-written book takes you back to a time long ago ."Horse Racing Business. congressman, New York legislator, and gambler par excellence."Maryjean Wall, author of Madam Belle: Sex, Money, and Influence in a Southern Brothel and How Kentucky Became Southern: A Tale of Outlaws, Horse Thieves, Gamblers, and Breeders"Nicholson has done remarkable research, which adds immeasurably to the standard knowledge about Mr. "Nicholson writes with authority on one of the sports world's most colorful characters: John Morrissey, founder of Saratoga Race Course, champion prizefighter, U.S. Nicholson certainly does justice to all the varied aspects of a remarkable
Nicholson is the author of The Kentucky Derby: How the Run for the Roses Became America's Premier Sporting Event and Never Say Die: A Kentucky Colt, the Epsom Derby, and the Rise of the Modern Thoroughbred Industry. . James C