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T’was a Snazzy Yankee

Jack and Jean Riordan join Driver-trainer Bib Roberts in the Winner’s Circle.

Marjie Riordan, their youngest daughter, was the groom of 3yo filly Snazzy Yankee.

Snazzy Yankee was a three year old filly bred and owned by Charlie Keller, former member the the “Murderer’s Row” Yankee baseball team. Charlie had the third largest breeding operation in America for standardbred horses in Frederick, Maryland at the time this photo was taken. Yankeeland was closed and sold in the late 90’s.

About Marjie Riordan

The original Riordan’s Restaurant, 4th and O St, SW, Washington DC, was bought by Patrick Riordan in the 1890’s. It stood until it was confiscated by the DC government during the SouthWest Urban Renewal Project. In 1968 Jack and Jean Riordan bought The Half Shell, 3210 Branch Avenue, Silver Hill, Maryland. It was named Riordan’s Restaurant and Raw Bar. They sold it in 1968. Thus site is dedicated to the many wonderful people who gave us so many great memories. We welcome your memories and pictures.
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