Marion Van Berg
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 15, 1896 |
| Died | May 3, 1971 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Columbus Cemetery, Columbus, Nebraska |
| Occupation | Racehorse owner and trainer |
| Horse racing career | |
| Sport | Horse racing |
Major racing wins | |
| As a Trainer: Arkansas Derby (1960)
As an Owner: | |
| Honors | |
| U. S. Racing Hall of Fame (1970) Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame (1971) | |
Marion H. Van Berg (January 15, 1896 – May 3, 1971) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1970.[1] His son Jack Van Berg also went on to become a racehorse trainer.
He died of a heart attack on May 3, 1971, in Omaha, Nebraska at age 75.[2]
References
- ↑ "Marion Van Berg". Racingmuseum.org. September 6, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ↑ Maule, Tex (May 17, 1971). "A roundup of the sports information of the week". Si.com. Retrieved November 6, 2016.