The 1973 Preakness - Secretariat vs. Sham

BALTIMORE, MD - May 20, 1973

Yesterday (50 years ago) was the rubber match between Secretariat and Sham. The running of the Preakness Stakes was their 3rd clash in 4 weeks.

The Sports Time Traveler™ was at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore (virtually) to cover the race.

Secretariat 1 - Sham 1

The 2 horses are tied 1 - 1 in their only 2 meetings.

Sham bea…