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Edward R. Bradley | |
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| Born | December 12, 1859 |
| Died | August 15, 1946 (aged 86) Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Lexington |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman: Casino operator Racehorse owner/breeder Racetrack owner, philanthropist |
| Spouse | Agnes Cecilia Curry |
| Parent | none |
| Awards | Kentucky colonel Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame (1971) |
Edward Riley Bradley (December 12, 1859 – August 15, 1946) was an American steel mill laborer, gold miner, businessman and philanthropist. As well as a race track proprietor, he was the preeminent owner and breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses in the Southern United States during the first three decades of the 20th century. Testifying before a United States Senate committee in April 1934, Bradley identified himself as a "speculator, raiser of race horses and gambler". He appeared on the cover of Time magazine on May 7, 1934. In the year 2000, the Florida Department of State honored him as one of their Great Floridians.[1]
- ^ "St. Edward of Lexington - TIME". April 27, 2009. Archived from the original on April 27, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2024.