Thomas Hitchcock Sr.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 November 1860 Old Westbury, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 29 September 1941 (aged 80) Old Westbury, New York, U.S. |
| Occupations | |
Spouse |
Louise Mary Eustis
(m. 1891; died 1934) |
| Children | 4, including Thomas Jr. |
| Horse racing career | |
| Sport | Horse racing |
| Major racing wins | |
| Adirondack Stakes (1906) Saratoga Special Stakes (1906) American Grand National Steeplechase (1906, 1938) | |
| Honors | |
| National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (1973) Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame (2002) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Salvidere, Good and Plenty, Annibal | |
Thomas Hitchcock (23 November, 1860 – 29 September, 1941) was one of the leading American polo players during the latter part of the 19th century and a Hall of Fame horse trainer and owner known as the father of American steeplechase horse racing.