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Michael “Mickey” Burke Sr.

Meadows honors Burke family with winners' circle tribute

By Evan Pattak · 12 May 2024

WASHINGTON, PA, May 11, 2024 — Family, friends, associates and admirers of the late Mickey Burke, Sr. gathered in the Hollywood Casino at The Meadows winners’ circle after Saturday’s (May 11) 11th race to pay tribute to the patriarch of one of harness racing’s most successful families ever. Burke died Monday at the age of 87. […]

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MSOA remembers Michael "Mickey" Burke, Sr.

By Evan Pattak · 10 May 2024

WASHINGTON, PA, May 9, 2024 — When harness racing trainer Mickey Burke, Sr. died at 87 on May 6, his passing inspired tributes and memories throughout harness racing nation, especially from members of the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA), with whom Burke battled, collaborated and socialized throughout his career at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. […]