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Clement L. Hirsch was born on 26 April, 1914 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, is an American businessman and racehorse owner. Discover Clement L. Hirsch's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?

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Occupation Businessman, Thoroughbred racing executive, Racehorse owner/breeder
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 26 April 1914
Birthday 26 April
Birthplace St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Date of death 2000
Died Place Newport Beach, California, United States
Nationality United States

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Who Is Clement L. Hirsch's Wife?

His wife is 1) Maxine 2) Edith Mack Hirsch 3) Claudia H. Mirken 4) Lynn Booth

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Wife 1) Maxine 2) Edith Mack Hirsch 3) Claudia H. Mirken 4) Lynn Booth
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Children 6

Clement L. Hirsch Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Clement L. Hirsch worth at the age of 86 years old? Clement L. Hirsch’s income source is mostly from being a successful Founder. He is from United States. We have estimated Clement L. Hirsch's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Founder

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1914

Clement Lang Hirsch (April 26, 1914 – March 15, 2000) was an American businessman and a prominent Thoroughbred racehorse owner who co-founded Oak Tree Racing Association.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri to a very successful family of retail merchants, Clement Hirsch moved to California as a young man.

During World War II he served with the United States Marine Corps and was part of the Guadalcanal Campaign.

1936

In 1936, Clement Hirsch founded the Dog Town Packing Company in Vernon, California which became a highly successful pet food producer he later renamed Kal Kan Foods, Inc. In 1968, Mars, Incorporated acquired the company and today it forms part of their Pedigree Petfoods division.

He also was the founder of Stagg Foods of Costa Mesa which he built into the a major producer of canned chili.

1947

Clement Hirsch purchased his first Thoroughbred racehorse in 1947.

A rarity in the racing industry, during his more than fifty years racing horses, Hirsch employed only two trainers.

He first hired Robert H. McDaniel Red McDaniel then after he decided to move to Las Vegas, he hired Warren Stute who remained with him for more than forty years.

1963

In 1963 Clement Hirsch and his second wife Edith Mack Hirsch were divorced.

She remarried to actor Desi Arnaz.

Married four times, Clement Hirsch had six children from his marriages.

1968

In 1968 the operators of Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California decided to cancel their fall racing program and to host only a summer meet.

Clement Hirsch, along with businessman/racehorse owner Louis R. Rowan, veterinarian Dr. Jack Robbins, and other racing enthusiasts, formed the Oak Tree Racing Association to annually host a fall meet at Santa Anita Park.

1969

A member of The Jockey Club, as an owner Clement Hirsch was successful with a number of horses imported from South America, among them the colt Figonero who won the 1969 Hollywood Gold Cup and set a world record for 1⅛ miles in winning the Del Mar Handicap.

1991

He was also successful with the filly Magical Maiden who won the 1991 Hollywood Starlet and the 1992 Las Virgenes Stakes.

1993

In 1993, Magical Maiden won the Chula Vista Handicap at Del Mar Racetrack, a race that track officials would rename the Clement L. Hirsch Handicap in his honor.

Hirsch retired Magical Maiden to broodmare duty.

1996

He sold Stagg Foods in 1996 to Hormel Foods.

1998

In 1998, Clement Hirsch was awarded the Commissioners Cup by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.

2000

It would prove to be highly successful and Clement Hirsch would serve as its president from its inception until his death in 2000.

Following his death in 2000, the Oak Tree Racing Association honored him by changing the Oak Tree Turf Championship Stakes to the Clement L. Hirsch Memorial Turf Championship for the 2000 renewal.

2009

She is the granddam of 2009 Kentucky Derby entrant Papa Clem and the 2021 Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Sprinter winner Ce Ce through her GI-winning daughter Miss Houdini.

Papa Clem and Ce Ce are both owned by Hirsch's son Bo Hirsch.

The name "Papa Clem" stems from the name Clement Hirsch's grandchildren called him, and that horse was trained by Gary Stute, Warren Stute's nephew.

While successful racing horses, Clement Hirsch is best remembered in the sport as a co-founder and President of the Oak Tree Racing Association.