He died on June 4, 2000, of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.[2] In his honor, a charitable institution founded by the association of California Thoroughbred Trainers (CTT) designed to "enhance the quality of life of California's backstretch workers and their families" was renamed the Edwin J. Gregson Foundation.[3]
Edwin's father George Gregson, from Bisbee, Arizona, worked for Janss Investment Company. He met Patricia Cluff Janss there and they married. Gregson was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Holmby Hills.[4] His uncle Edwin Janss Jr. was a real estate developer.[5] His grandfather owned the 10,000 acre Janss Conejo Ranch. He had a sister, Patricia.[2] Gregson attended Stanford University to study pre-law but left after two years to become an actor in New York, including a small part in The Naked and the Dead.[5][2]
He married actress May Britt in Tijuana, Mexico on February 22, 1958. They separated in September 1959 and divorced.[6] He then finished his Stanford degree in European history.[2]
Before he died, he was living in Pasadena[1] and married to Gail, a show jumper and racehorse rehabilitator, who he wed in 1968 and with whom he had twin daughters in 1970.[2][4]
CareerEdit
After graduating he worked as a cowboy and a groom, before becoming a racehorse trainer. He was president of the California Thoroughbred Trainers Association and the secretary and a director of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association.[2]
The Edwin J. Gregson Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit foundation in the American Thoroughbredhorse racing industry based in Arcadia, California. Its stated objective is to "enhance the quality of life of California's backstretch workers and their families." Founded in 1998, in 2000 it was renamed to honor the memory of trainer and former CTT president, Edwin J. "Eddie" Gregson, who was the first to advocate the creation of the Foundation.
Among its functions, the Foundation provides College Scholarships to the children of backstretch workers.
Since July 2001, trainer Jenine Sahadi has been President of the Foundation.[8]
ReferencesEdit
^ ab"Trainer Gregson dead in apparent suicide". Associated Press. June 5, 2000 – via ESPN.
^ abcdef"Gato Del Sol Trainer Gregson Is Found Dead". Articles.latimes.com. 2000-06-06. Retrieved 2016-10-31.
^The Edwin J. Gregson Foundation Retrieved September 23, 2018
^ ab"Obituaries". Los Angeles Times. June 7, 2000.
^ abSowers, Richard (February 25, 2014). The Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes: A Comprehensive History. McFarland. p. 247. ISBN9780786476985.
^Davis, Tracey; Bunche Pierce, Nina (April 22, 2014). Sammy Davis Jr.: A Personal Journey with My Father. Hachette UK. ISBN9780762450640.
^ ab"Edwin J. Gregson Foundation" (PDF). Candid. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
^"Trailblazing Trainer Jenine Sahadi Enjoys Giving Back to Racing".
External linksEdit
Edwin J. Gregson Foundation, Inc. official website
Video at Bloodhorse.com on the activities of the Edwin J. Gregson Foundation
edwin, gregson, edwin, janss, gregson, august, 1938, june, 2000, american, thoroughbred, racehorse, trainer, trainer, gato, 1982, kentucky, derby, occupationtrainerborn, 1938, august, 1938los, angeles, californiadiedjune, 2000, 2000, aged, south, pasadena, cal. Edwin Janss Gregson August 7 1938 June 4 2000 1 was an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer He was the trainer of Gato Del Sol who won the 1982 Kentucky Derby Edwin J GregsonOccupationTrainerBorn 1938 08 07 August 7 1938Los Angeles CaliforniaDiedJune 4 2000 2000 06 04 aged 61 South Pasadena CaliforniaMajor racing winsSanta Ana Handicap 1978 Santa Barbara Handicap 1978 Beverly Hills Handicap 1979 Clement L Hirsch Stakes 1980 Del Mar Futurity 1981 Monrovia Handicap 1982 Del Mar Derby 1984 Morvich Handicap 1984 Carleton F Burke Handicap 1985 Autumn Days Handicap 1985 Eddie Read Handicap 1985 San Diego Handicap 1985 1987 Silver Belles Handicap 1985 Apple Blossom Handicap 1986 Goodwood Handicap 1986 Santa Maria Stakes 1986 Silver Screen Handicap 1987 Yankee Valor Handicap 1987 San Pasqual Handicap 1988 El Conejo Handicap 1989 Hollywood Gold Cup 1989 Sunset Handicap 1989 1990 1996 Palos Verdes Handicap 1989 San Antonio Handicap 1989 San Marcos Handicap 1989 San Simeon Handicap 1989 Del Mar Oaks 1990 Toboggan Handicap 1990 Yerba Buena Handicap 1990 Del Mar Handicap 1995 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes 1995 Wickerr Handicap 1995 San Gorgonio Handicap 2000 Santa Ynez Stakes 2000 U S Triple Crown wins Kentucky Derby 1982 HonoursEdwin J Gregson FoundationSignificant horsesGato Del Sol Petite Ile Super DiamondHe died on June 4 2000 of a self inflicted gunshot wound 2 In his honor a charitable institution founded by the association of California Thoroughbred Trainers CTT designed to enhance the quality of life of California s backstretch workers and their families was renamed the Edwin J Gregson Foundation 3 Contents 1 Personal life and education 2 Career 3 Edwin J Gregson Foundation 4 References 5 External linksPersonal life and education EditEdwin s father George Gregson from Bisbee Arizona worked for Janss Investment Company He met Patricia Cluff Janss there and they married Gregson was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Holmby Hills 4 His uncle Edwin Janss Jr was a real estate developer 5 His grandfather owned the 10 000 acre Janss Conejo Ranch He had a sister Patricia 2 Gregson attended Stanford University to study pre law but left after two years to become an actor in New York including a small part in The Naked and the Dead 5 2 He married actress May Britt in Tijuana Mexico on February 22 1958 They separated in September 1959 and divorced 6 He then finished his Stanford degree in European history 2 Before he died he was living in Pasadena 1 and married to Gail a show jumper and racehorse rehabilitator who he wed in 1968 and with whom he had twin daughters in 1970 2 4 Career EditAfter graduating he worked as a cowboy and a groom before becoming a racehorse trainer He was president of the California Thoroughbred Trainers Association and the secretary and a director of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association 2 Edwin J Gregson Foundation EditEdwin J Gregson Foundation Formation1998TypeFoundation nonprofit HeadquartersArcadia CA United StatesPresidentJenine SahadiRevenue 2017 408 512 7 Expenses 2017 211 879 7 Websitegregsonfoundation comThe Edwin J Gregson Foundation Inc is a nonprofit foundation in the American Thoroughbred horse racing industry based in Arcadia California Its stated objective is to enhance the quality of life of California s backstretch workers and their families Founded in 1998 in 2000 it was renamed to honor the memory of trainer and former CTT president Edwin J Eddie Gregson who was the first to advocate the creation of the Foundation Among its functions the Foundation provides College Scholarships to the children of backstretch workers Since July 2001 trainer Jenine Sahadi has been President of the Foundation 8 References Edit a b Trainer Gregson dead in apparent suicide Associated Press June 5 2000 via ESPN a b c d e f Gato Del Sol Trainer Gregson Is Found Dead Articles latimes com 2000 06 06 Retrieved 2016 10 31 The Edwin J Gregson Foundation Retrieved September 23 2018 a b Obituaries Los Angeles Times June 7 2000 a b Sowers Richard February 25 2014 The Kentucky Derby Preakness and Belmont Stakes A Comprehensive History McFarland p 247 ISBN 9780786476985 Davis Tracey Bunche Pierce Nina April 22 2014 Sammy Davis Jr A Personal Journey with My Father Hachette UK ISBN 9780762450640 a b Edwin J Gregson Foundation PDF Candid Retrieved 14 November 2019 Trailblazing Trainer Jenine Sahadi Enjoys Giving Back to Racing External links EditEdwin J Gregson Foundation Inc official website Video at Bloodhorse com on the activities of the Edwin J Gregson Foundation Edwin J Gregson at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Edwin J Gregson amp oldid 1097632137, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
