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Harry J. Aleo, 88, American businessman.
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|Harry J. Aleo (December 7, 1919 – June 21, 2008) was an American businessman and owner of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Early life
Born in Noe Valley, San Francisco, California, he was a lifelong resident of San Francisco. Aleo graduated from Mission High School. He signed a minor-league contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers, but ended his baseball career in 1940 after injuring his elbow.
Career
During World War II, he served overseas with the United States Army, where among his campaigns he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. At war's end, Aleo returned home and founded Twin Peaks Properties, a real estate and insurance brokerage firm he owned and operated until his death.
In 1979, he became involved in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing. Throughout his more than two decades in racing, his only trainer was Greg Gilchrist. His most famous horse was the ill-fated Lost in the Fog, who was voted the Eclipse Award as the 2005 American Champion Sprint Horse.
Personal life
Aleo has three daughters. He died on June 21, 2008 from cancer.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In what year did Harry J. Aleo become involved in Thoroughbred horse racing?
- A.1985
- B.2005
- C.1945
- D.1979correct
Harry J. Aleo became involved in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing in 1979.
Source: Career section
2.Who was the only trainer for Harry J. Aleo's Thoroughbred horses?
- A.Robert Miller
- B.John Smith
- C.Greg Gilchristcorrect
- D.William Anderson
Throughout his more than two decades in racing, Harry J. Aleo's only trainer was Greg Gilchrist.
Source: Career section
3.What is the name of the most famous horse owned by Harry J. Aleo?
- A.Twin Peaks Runner
- B.Lost in the Fogcorrect
- C.Brooklyn Star
- D.Champion Sprint
The most famous horse owned by Harry J. Aleo was the ill-fated Lost in the Fog.
Source: Career section
4.What prestigious award did the horse Lost in the Fog receive in 2005?
- A.Kentucky Derby Trophy
- B.Thoroughbred Hall of Fame
- C.Sprint Racing Medal
- D.Eclipse Awardcorrect
Lost in the Fog was voted the Eclipse Award as the 2005 American Champion Sprint Horse.
Source: Career section
5.How many daughters did Harry J. Aleo have?
- A.Four
- B.One
- C.Threecorrect
- D.Two
The personal life section states that Harry J. Aleo has three daughters.
Source: Personal life section
6.What was the cause of death for Harry J. Aleo?
- A.Heart failure
- B.Old age
- C.Cancercorrect
- D.Pneumonia
Harry J. Aleo died on June 21, 2008 from cancer.
Source: Personal life section
7.What was Harry J. Aleo's exact age at the time of his death?
- A.85
- B.82
- C.90
- D.88correct
Harry J. Aleo was 88 years old at the time of his death.
Source: Introduction
8.On what date was Harry J. Aleo born?
- A.June 21, 1920
- B.December 7, 1920
- C.June 21, 1919
- D.December 7, 1919correct
Harry J. Aleo was born on December 7, 1919.
Source: Introduction
9.In what city did Harry J. Aleo live his entire life?
- A.Los Angeles
- B.Brooklyn
- C.Oakland
- D.San Franciscocorrect
Harry J. Aleo was a lifelong resident of San Francisco.
Source: Early life section
10.In which city was Harry J. Aleo born?
- A.Los Angeles, California
- B.San Francisco, Californiacorrect
- C.Brooklyn, New York
- D.Seattle, Washington
Harry J. Aleo was born in Noe Valley, San Francisco, California.
Source: Early life section
11.What was the name of the high school Harry J. Aleo graduated from?
- A.Noe Valley High School
- B.Mission High Schoolcorrect
- C.Twin Peaks High School
- D.Brooklyn Technical High School
The biography states that Harry J. Aleo graduated from Mission High School.
Source: Early life section
12.Which professional baseball organization did Harry J. Aleo sign a contract with?
- A.New York Yankees
- B.San Francisco Giants
- C.Oakland Athletics
- D.Brooklyn Dodgerscorrect
Harry J. Aleo signed a minor-league contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Source: Early life section
13.In what year did Harry J. Aleo end his baseball career?
- A.1950
- B.1940correct
- C.1945
- D.1935
Harry J. Aleo ended his baseball career in 1940 after injuring his elbow.
Source: Early life section
14.During which conflict did Harry J. Aleo serve overseas with the United States Army?
- A.Korean War
- B.Vietnam War
- C.World War IIcorrect
- D.World War I
During World War II, Harry J. Aleo served overseas with the United States Army.
Source: Career section
15.Which specific battle did Harry J. Aleo participate in during his military service?
- A.Battle of Iwo Jima
- B.Battle of the Bulgecorrect
- C.Battle of Normandy
- D.Battle of Midway
While serving in the United States Army during World War II, Harry J. Aleo fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Source: Career section
16.What was the name of the real estate and insurance brokerage firm founded by Harry J. Aleo?
- A.Dodger Insurance Group
- B.Noe Valley Realty
- C.San Francisco Brokerage
- D.Twin Peaks Propertiescorrect
After the war, Harry J. Aleo returned home and founded Twin Peaks Properties.
Source: Career section
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