Norm McClurg Passes
Trot Insider has learned that Norman R. McClurg ('Toledo Red'), lifelong resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the age of 83.
McClurg's love of harness racing started in 1946 and it never ended. He had many friends in the horse racing industry, had been an owner and was a regular attendant at Raceway Park, Windsor Raceway, Ohio and Michigan Fair races and raced at The Meadowlands back in its early years. He was also a longtime vendor of Respond Lasers for equine therapy at the many Ohio horse sales.
McClurg was a lifetime member of the Pilgrim Church and the Christian Horse Association. He was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association and Standardbred Canada.
'Toledo Red' will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Arrangements under the direction of Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Ohio.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Norm McClurg.
My condolences to Red's
My condolences to Red's family. RIP my friend.
I got to know Red in the
I got to know Red in the early 70's when we would run into one another in Windsor, Detroit or Toledo and in later years at Harrisburg. He was an astute and well informed observer and supporter of our business and always a pleasure to visit with. Rest easy old friend.