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 One
of the oldest greyhound tracks in the nation, PBKC began
its inaugural season on February 17, 1932. The original
facility was built by the O.M. Carmichael family. A group
headed by Phil Bryan purchased the track from the Carmichaels
and later sold it to a corporation headed by Bernie Griffin.
In 1953, John Boggiano bought the Kennel Club and later
built the grandstand, which is still in place today. During
his 18 years, which he owned the track, the mutuel handle
grew almost 400 percent.
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1970, Mr. Boggiano sold the track to a group headed
by Mr. Arthur J. Rooney of Pittsburgh, Pa., and his
five sons. Mr. Rooney, who won four NFL Championships
as owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, passed away Aug.
25, 1988, leaving the track in the capable hands of
sons, Dan, Art Jr., Tim, John and Pat.
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On
June 4, 1994, PBKC was the site of one of the greatest
moments in
racing history when Pat C Rendezvous won her 33rd consecutive
race, setting a new World Record. Pat C Rendezvous, who
raced for the Pat Collins Kennel, extended her win streak
to 36, still the longest ever at the 3/8ths mile distance.
The Kennel Club has an extensive stakes schedule, featuring
our finest racers. Included are six major events, with
purses of $25,000, highlighted by the Big 3: He’s
My Man Classic; Arthur J. Rooney, Sr.-St. Pat’s Invitational
and the prestigious $50,000 James W. Paul 3/8ths Mile
Derby, one of the nation’s longest-running events.
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also has also been the home of the many the nation’s
finest racers. Along with Pat C Rendezvous, they include:
Hall of Famer, Westy Whizzer; All-Americas, Izz A Champ,
Madison Joker and He’s My Man . |
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Westy
Whizzer won 107 career races, many at PBKC, including
No. 104, which at the time, set the World Record. Izz
A Champ won 27 of 29 in 1971, including a 21-race win
streak, which was the record until Pat C Rendezvous came
around. He’s My Man won 32 of 40 and was the 1988
North American Win Champ. Madison Joker came at the same
time as Izz A Champ, with the two establishing the track’s
most famous rivalry.
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With
legislation instituting year-round race dates and, later,
simulcast wagering and an ever-growing community, the
Kennel Club has grown into one of the nation’s finest
entertainment complexes, hosting nearly a million visitors
a year.
Today, fans can enjoy world class greyhound racing and
possibly take advantage of huge payoffs. Or watch and
wager on racing action from some of the nation’s
finest thoroughbred, greyhound, harness tracks and jai-alai
frontons. Fans can play stud and draw games in comfort
in the luxurious Poker Room with new games, higher stakes
and no pot limits. |
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