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This rare 1947 photograph shows racing legend Man o’ War lying in state in a solid oak coffin near his stall at Faraway Farm. He died on November 1, 1947, aged thirty, reportedly after a suspected heart attack.More than just a racehorse, Man o’ War was an icon of speed, strength, and commanding presence, celebrated as one of racing's greatest champions. In an extraordinary tribute, he became the first horse to be embalmed, his coffin draped in his racing colors.Over 2,500 mourners filed past quietly, while NBC radio broadcast the farewell nationwide, proving true legends are never forgotten