John D. Hertz

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John D. Hertz

American businessman

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Breeding and early years
In 1927 John D. Hertz (founder of the Yellow Cab taxicab and Hertz rental car companies) bought a young colt who had exhibited an unusual competitive spirit by having reached out and bitten another horse during a race. That colt, Reigh Count, would bring Hertz his first…
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In 1927 John D. Hertz (founder of the Yellow Cab taxicab and Hertz rental car companies) bought a young colt who had exhibited an unusual competitive spirit by having reached out and bitten another horse during a race. That colt, Reigh Count, would bring Hertz his first…
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