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Old 12-27-2017, 11:23 AM
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Heartbreaking news from Little Rock this morning that Hall of Fame legend Jack Van Berg has passed after a courageous cancer bout. Bigger than life, with a heart of gold under a gruff exterior, he helped countless make lives on the racetrack. A privilege to have known him..



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Old 12-28-2017, 08:21 AM
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Sorry to hear he's gone. Jack Van Berg and Alysheba were two of my faves.
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Old 12-28-2017, 11:17 AM
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Why did his career to into the tank after Alysheba?
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