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Marvin Drager

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BIOGRAPHY

Marvin Drager ran a successful public relations firm in New York City and was previously a photo editor for the Associated Press. He also worked for the New York Post and contributed articles to national magazines. A native New Yorker, he resides in midtown Manhattan, graduated from St. Johns University, and received his Masters degree in English literature from Columbia University. His book, The Most Glorious Crown: The Story of Americas Triple Crown Thoroughbreds from Sir Barton to Affirmed, was rereleased by Triumph Books in 2005.

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Articles

Triple Crown

Triple Crown, in American horse racing, championship attributed to a three-year-old Thoroughbred that in a single season wins the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. It had long been considered one of the most coveted and celebrated achievements in all of sports, but with…

Publications (1)

The Most Glorious Crown: The Story of America's Triple Crown Thoroughbreds from Sir Barton to Affirmed (March 2009)

By Marvin Drager

The definitive work on this rare coronation, this book delves into the history, personalities, and subplots of each of the 11 Triple Crown champions. From Sir Barton in 1919 through Affirmed in 1978, each Triple Crown winner has exhibited a true personality and charisma befitting of super stardom and renowned author Marvin Drager's prose brings to life these 11 remarkable stories. The Most Glorious Crown is a unique and fascinating inspection of each champion, their jockeys, owners,...