On This Date in Minnesota History: July 11

July 11, 1916 – Dan Patch, the outstanding pacer of his day, passed away on this date in Savage, Minn.  “This American bred stallion broke world speed records at least 14 times in the early 1900s, finally setting the world's record for the fastest mile by a harness horse (1m:55s) during a time trial in 1906, a record that stood unmatched for 32 years. The City of Savage, Minn. was renamed [from Hamilton] for Dan Patch's owner, Marion Willis Savage, in 1904.”
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