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This outer cigar box label shows the famous race horse Dan Patch who earned the title of being the "World's Champion Harness Horse" and the "greatest harness horse in the history of the two-wheel sulky". These titles and this crown he won when he set the world of 1.55 for the mile in a record that has been equaled once but never broken. Dan Patch was born at Oxford Indiana and grew up into a fine colt in the stables of Dan Messner. Dan was sired Joe Patchen. Messner named the colt after himself, "Dan" and Patchen, "Patch". John Wattles was the devoted trainer. Dan Patch was four years old before he was felt worthy of his first race entry fee. The date of birth of Dan Patch was April 29, 1896. In 1900, Dan Patch was sold by Messner for $20,000 to M. E. Sturgis of New York City . Dan was already recognized as a horse of unusual potentials and the sum paid for him by Mr. Sturgis set a record at that time. Two years later, 1902, a new owner entered the life of this great horse, Marion W. Savage of Minneapolis who was to guide this horse to the pinnacle in harness racing and to earn for him the title "King of Pacers". Mr. Savage paid the then fabulous price of $60,000 for Dan Patch.

The label which was for a brand registered owned & controlled by the McCreary & Trites Co. Canton, Il & measures approximately 4 1/2" H x 4 1/2" W and is in excellent condition - t is a small indentation on the top edge and a very very slight stain from a paper clip. This is an authentic stone litho, guaranteed original.

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