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Harry Payne Whitney (April 29, 1872 – October 26, 1930) was an American businessman, thoroughbred horse breeder, and member of the prominent Whitney family. [1] Early years. J. Parks, Harry Payne Whitney, and F.S. von Stade, circa 1914.
Harry Payne Whitney had big shoes to fill both in American society and thoroughbred racing. He made it all look absolutely effortless. Born in New York City on April 29, 1872, Whitney was the eldest son of William Collins Whitney and Flora Payne.
Harry Payne Whitney was the owner of Upset, the aptly-named runner that is notorious as the only horse to ever beat the great Man o’ War. On seven occasions, Whitney was the leading owner in the U.S. by the earnings of his stable – he led the list in 1913, 1920, 1924, 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930.
Sep 26, 1985 · Harry Payne Whitney, a yachtsman and former businessman, died Sept. 18 after heart surgery at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Me. He was 60 years old. Mr. Whitney maintained a...
Last week Harry Payne Whitney’s fortune at the time of his death was appraised by New York State for tax collection purposes at $62,808,000 net. That was considerably less than the estate...
May 30, 2024 · Harry Payne Whitney, a member of a wealthy and influential family, left his mark on Thoroughbred horse racing by excelling as both a breeder and owner. Whitney stood out in the racing scene for owning two Kentucky Derby winners – Regret in 1915 and Whiskery in 1927.
Harry Payne Whitney was a businessman, philanthropist and sponsor of the Whitney South Sea Expedition, the largest ornithological expedition ever. He was born in 1872, married Gertrude Vanderbilt, and died in 1930.
