Seabiscuit was one of the most remarkable Thoroughbred racehorses in history. From 1936 to 1940, Americans thronged to racetracks to watch the small, ungainly racehorse become a champion.

Fans could buy Seabiscuit hats, toys and even wastebaskets. PD. In the late 1930s, as the Depression hovered persistently over the nation, Americans turned to one newsmaker with joyous devotion.

But there was one horse the 88-year-old retired judge doesn't remember seeing or hearing about: Seabiscuit. The horse, the subject of a popular book and movie, beat Triple Crown winner War Admiral ...