Michael 'Mickey' Burke Sr. Passes
Michael "Mickey" Burke Sr., the 2006 U.S. Trainer of the Year and first trainer in history to surpass $10 million in purses in a single season, passed away on the morning of Monday, May 6 at the age of 87.
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Michael "Mickey" Burke Sr., the 2006 U.S. Trainer of the Year and first trainer in history to surpass $10 million in purses in a single season, passed away on the morning of Monday, May 6 at the age of 87.
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