"Over Fifty years ago the great Man O'War passed away at the age of 30 as the result of a failing heart. His lifetime companion and groom, Will Harbut, had died only a month earlier. He was embalmed and lay in state for several days in a specially made casket lined with his racing colors, the first horse ever buried this way. As many as 2000 people attended his funeral, lining up for one last look or a pat on the neck and racing fans all over the country mourned him. Today his grave is marked by the famous Man O'War statue by Haseltine at the Kentucky Horse Park."
- http://horseracing.about.com/od/famoushorses/a/aa052304a.htm
The contraction of o' in Man o' War means "of."
Johnny Loftus rode Man O' War in 1919 Clarence Kummer rode Man O' War in 1920
Man O' War died at 30 in 1947.
The only two American racehorses known to be buried whole are Man o' War and Seabiscuit. Man o' War, one of the greatest racehorses in history, was buried at the Kentucky Horse Park, while Seabiscuit was laid to rest in the hills of California, near his training grounds. Both horses left a lasting legacy in the sport of horse racing and are celebrated for their remarkable achievements.
The man o' war does not have eyes. It is a name describing a battleship.
Man o' War was born on March 29, 1917.
Man o' War was born on March 29, 1917.
Man-O-War GAA was created in 1946.
Portuguese Man o' War was created in 1758.
Man O War was a famous racehorse. He raced from 1919 to about 1923. To see his pedigree, go here: http://www.pedigreequery.com/man+o+war
The Portuguese man o' war lives in the Atlantic Ocean.
Man O' War's stride was an incredible 28 feet long!