Robert L. Wheeler (June 21, 1920 – April 12, 1992) was an

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trainer of

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/ref> Among his successful runners, Wheeler conditioned the 1959

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as well as Track Robbery who was voted the 1982

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. Robert Wheeler trained professionally from 1938 through to his death at age 71 in 1992.

Family

A native of

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, he was raised by his parents, James C. and Anna Wheeler. He has 4 brothers and 4 sisters, Jack, Bill, Jim, Jerry, Rita, Pat, Jean and Joanne.

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