Zippy Chippy: Legendary Loser to Champion of Champions

05/03/20 • 20 min

Zippy Chippy ran 100 races and lost 100 times. But he was a star, one of People magazine's 50 Most Intriguing People. And so many fans bet on him that he routinely went off as the favorite. Now, in retirement, champion thoroughbreds who earned millions of dollars owe their lives to this ornery old cuss. King Kaufman reports from Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Originally published Oct. 28, 2017.

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One of the most painful ways to lose in sports is a city losing its team. San Diego Chargers fans were heartbroken when their team moved to Los Angeles. But not all of them. Maya Kroth reports from San Diego. Plus: King Kaufman on one of several teams that have left St. Louis, the Browns, who are now the Baltimore Orioles. Originally published Oct. 21, 2017.

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