Thomas Hitchcock, Sr. (Horse racing. Born, New York, NY, Nov. 12, 1860; died, Old Westbury, LI, Sept. 29, 1941.) Father of America’s most famous polo star, Thomas Hitchcock, Sr., was himself a leading polo player, horse trainer, and steeplechase owner. He was a member of the first U.S. international polo team, which lost to Great [...]
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