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Aug
  • Fred Tallarico
  • Maryland horse racing
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Fred Tallarico, last of Maryland racing ushers, passes

  • Frank Vespe / 7 years
  • 2
  • 7 min read

An usher at Maryland racetracks for decades, Fred Tallarico passed away yesterday at 94 — closing the era of regular racetrack ushers in Maryland.

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Apr
  • Fred Tallarico
  • Maryland horse racing
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  • Pimlico
  • Tom Chuckas
  • Tony Marino
  • Trevor McCarthy

Unsung racing: An usher’s day at the races

  • Frank Vespe / 12 years
  • 2
  • 3 min read

Fred Tallarico worked as a Pimlico usher for 59 Preaknesses. This past Sunday at Pimlico was “Fred’s Day at the Races,” in the latest “Unsung Racing.”

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