SECRETARIAT - 1973 Belmont Stakes - Part 2 (CBS)

[grsubashkrishnan]

secretariat is the legendary horse

[lucashank1]

Cool/ Any video on this race is grea.t

[gaae2000]

wow....just like the movie!!! Awesome watching the real thing

[deetjay1]

I was 25 years old when this race took place...The only sporting event that EVER made me weep with joy...Such a wonderful horse, and Chic Anderson just lifted American off their easy chairs that day...I will take it to my grave.

[80cathryn]

@deetjay1 i was 11 years old when it took place. Even at that age, I recognized that what I saw was amazing. and to hear all the adults speak of it for weeks an weeks afterward...they still couldn't believe what they saw. A tip for all who watch the belmont - this is racing immortality. It will live on far beyond our lifetimes. I have argue with the'experts' on track quality an breeding enough to know that Sec is still the Go-like aberration . in 38 yrs still no one close.

[deb90566]

You could cut the tension with a knife.

[Soxogram]

At 6:34, another horse shows his butt. Guess the trainers really hated sports commentators! I also liked how the commentator likened their view to the horses that run behind Secretariat! Excellent video, love the nuances of sportscasting.

[TheCohen123]

@Soxogram AGREED CHICS CALL should have been in the movie i said that immediately also !

[tonysam1955]

This was the last year CBS Sports carried all three TC races. They did the best job of covering horse racing, in my opinion.

[MelC54]

Chic Anderson was the best. A lot of this footage I had forgotten, great job CF and thank you. The CBS team did a wonderful job of all of the triple crown races. Secretariat, well, Yeah I thought and hoped he would win but here's where Chic Anderson's brilliance shows through. On the last turn he realizes he isn't just calling a horse winning the triple crown, he is calling Secretariats run to history. In the end, the triple crown was secondary, the time and distance took center stage. Superb.

[unclejoel1961]

They did not call the horse big red for nothing he was a large red colt and had a beautiful stride i was at this race with my dad and granddad and i remember my father said it a race for second as the horses hit the end of the second turn he's runing away with it oh by the way neither my dad and granddad bet on secretariat.

[revpgesq]

nice to see Chic Anderson's family here...his words an intonement and excitement have blessed me greatly....it is a great compliment that he was up to calling races that had never been run before with great style and accuracy. what an observant and eloquently gifted man.

[songbirdmcd1]

I'm Susan Anderson...Kelly's my sister and Chic Anderson was my father. It is such a gift to see this precious footage. I remember being in the announcer's booth watching him call the races. It was such a thrill! I have seen these telecasts at the museum of Radio and Television in NYC but now the rest of my family can enjoy them. I can't thank you enough!

[cf1970]

Happy to make your acquaintance, Susan. I wouldn't have asked that question, but I wasn't sure which person on the tape you were referring to as your dad. I'm glad you and your family can come here and see your legendary father in action. He was the very best race caller, in my humble opinion. It's terribly sad that he passed away at such a young age.

Thank you for your comments, and for subscribing.

[makersmrk]

@songbirdmcd1 Thank you so much for posting. I would and I assure you others would as well, love to hear anything you want to share withl us. Thanks again.

[proveout]

the 1970's was the golden age of horse racing not just because of all the great horses but your father the greatest race caller of all time in my book. No one described races like he did and he wasn't over the top like alot of these guys are today. I'm still a little ticked after watching Secretariat the movie not just because of all the historical innacuracies but because i think they should have used your father's actual race calls and not hired someone to imitate him

[VVSlayton1]

@songbirdmcd1 You're dad was the best !

[WhiteCamry]

@songbirdmcd1

My father and I heard your father call the race on CBS radio. Living in Merrick, NY, about 25 minutes from Belmont, we watched the telecast on tv until, just when Secretariat stepped onto the track, we had a blackout. I cursed the television fates but my father, a child of radio, got out his Sony radio and tuned in WCBS 1500 AM.

Then we listened to your father count 'em off.

[SeptemberChild65]

@songbirdmcd1 Your Dad's calls give me chills. Secretariat fans will always love "He is moving like a tremendous machine" I am very proud of your Dad like you are.

[songbirdmcd1]

Amazing to see my father again...thank you so much!

[cf1970]

@songbirdmcd1 You're very welcome. Who was your father, if I may ask?

[nene32ndst]

And the Horse, Secretariat! After all these years, at the age of 13 (I'm giving my age!), I still, to this day, rememer being just stunned! We felt that he would win, but, for goodness sakes, he put on a show for all to see and treasure forever in our memories!

[kellyeanderson1]

lovely.

I enjoyed it so.

Kelly Anderson

[cf1970]

You're welcome, Kelly. Your father was a real class act, and what a great voice he had.

Take care.

[blisscanbebeautiful]

Agreed, perfect broadcast team! I think they are respected by the neutral fan and the insiders. Chic Anderson is a legend ofcourse. I was too young, but i know this man. Says it all.

You are a genius CF. Bless you.

[dsfiughdfuisdf]

O, God... It's so nice to see great legends.... :-) Chic, Woody and pure beautiful Sham, it's so nice to them again.... Thank you for this so much... :-)

[cf1970]

Terrific that these videos give you so much joy. It's a pleasure to share them with you.

Have a good day.

[terjer01]

This is awesome, cf1970! With all due respect to today's racing commentators, one would be hard-pressed to find a classier bunch than Chic, Frank, Woody, and Jack. Thank you and God Bless!!!

[cf1970]

I'm happy you enjoyed watching these, sir. Yes, the CBS team was the epitome of class and professionalism.

Thank you for the comments.