Famous Faces in Racing

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George Foreman

What do boxer George Foreman, writerproducer Alan Kirschenbaum and baseball All-Star Dan Plesac have in common? They are all active participants in the sport of harness racing. In fact, celebrities from many different walks of life have been involved in the sport over the years.

One of the most prominent sports figures in harness racing is the former Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World, George Foreman. Foreman has been involved in the sport for many years, first as an owner, and in recent years, as a trophy presenter at the biggest trotting event of the year, the Hambletonian.

But Foreman does a lot more than just smile for the cameras. Since 1991, he�s owned more than 20 horses and he�s just one of the many famous faces that are an integral part of harness racing.

Dan Plesac

Dan Plesac, former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher and three-time All Star, is now an accomplished Standardbred owner and trainer. And he�s not the only Major League pitcher getting in on the action. Curt Schilling of the Boston Red Sox also owns horses.

Famous athletes aren�t the only celebrities involved in harness racing. Hollywood has sent some of its brightest stars to the racetrack as well. In addition to being an outspoken fan and advocate of harness racing, Alan Kirschenbaum, the head writer for the television series �Coach� and �Yes, Dear,� and a producer of �My Name Is Earl,� has owned more than 180 horses and has even competed as a driver.

Michael Landon, perhaps best know for his starring role on the series �Little House on the Prairie,� was also a Standardbred owner, and fellow actors such as James Cagney and Billy Barty were Standardbred fans, too. Former Mouseketeer Annette Funicello married into the sport when she wed longtime California trainer Glen Holt.