C. K. G. Billings

C. K. G. Billings
C.K.G. Billings with his horse Lou Dillon after winning the Webster Cup in 1903
Born(1861-09-17)September 17, 1861
Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 1937(1937-05-06) (aged 75)
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Resting placeGraceland Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois

Cornelius Kingsley Garrison Billings (September 17, 1861 – May 6, 1937) was an American industrialist tycoon,[1] philanthropist, art collector, and a noted horseman and horse breeder.[2][3] Billings invested much of his time and money promoting the sport of trotting, also known as "harness racing" or "matinee racing".[3]

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