Former Hollywood Park chair Marje Everett dies
March 24, 2012INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Marje Everett, a longtime chairwoman of Hollywood Park from a prestigious racing family, has died at her West Los Angeles home. She was 90.
Racetrack spokesman Bob Mieszerski says Everett died Friday morning.
Everett served on the board of directors from 1972 to 1991 and as chairwoman, CEO and president of the track from 1985 to 1991.
During her tenure, Hollywood Park hosted the Breeders' Cup twice.
Hollywood Park general manager Eual Wyatt, Jr., says Everett loved racing and wanted the best for patrons and horsemen in the sport.
A native of New York, Everett was the daughter of Benjamin Lindheimer, who owned Arlington Park and the defunct Washington Park in Illinois.
Everett was also a horse owner, including Stardust Mel who was ridden by jockey and friend Bill Shoemaker.