Joe Defrank

From Those Who Knew Joe DeFrank Best

August 06, 2021

This is the first Hambletonian — or Hambletonian Day — where Joe DeFrank is no longer with us. The Hall Of Famer passed away Dec. 12, 2020. I didn't want to say "race secretary;" that would be like ca...

DeFrank's Vision Helped Big M Rise

To use race calling terminology, The Meadowlands is in “deep stretch” of their Summer Meeting with just two weekends of racing remaining, with the final day being the granddaddy of them all, Hambleton...

Hambo Week Shows DeFrank's Legacy

In 1975, Joe DeFrank was hired by the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority to shape the future of harness racing in the multi-million sports complex planned for the swamps of Jersey. DeFrank stayed in t...

Meadowlands Honours Joe DeFrank

Harness racing Hall of Famer Joe DeFrank left an unforgettable legacy at The Meadowlands Racetrack. Together with the Hambletonian Society, The Meadowlands made the decision to name the 2021 Champions...

Joe DeFrank Passes; Arrangements Set

December 13, 2020

Harness racing Hall of Famer Joe DeFrank of Lake Pleasant, N.Y. passed away peacefully at home on Saturday (Dec. 12) at the age of 87.