Walter M. Jeffords, Sr.
| Walter M. Jeffords | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 8, 1883 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died |
September 28, 1960 (aged 77) Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Education | Yale University |
| Known for |
Exemplar of Racing, Faraway Farm |
Board member of | National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Thoroughbred Club of America |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Dobson Fiske |
| Children | Walter M. Jeffords, Jr. |
Walter Morrison Jeffords, Sr. (August 8, 1883 - September 28, 1960) was a successful Investment banker and owner/breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses who, in partnership with his wife's uncle, Samuel Riddle, purchased and operated Faraway Farm near Lexington Kentucky where they stood Man o' War.[1]
Jeffords is one of only five people to be named an Exemplar of Racing by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.[2]
His former estate is now Ridley Creek State Park.