Joe Redington
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About
Late dog musher widely known as the father of the famed Iditarod sled dog race. He participated in the race seventeen times from 1974 to 1997.
Before Fame
He served in the 6th Field Artillery Regiment in the U.S. Army during the 40's.
Trivia
He helped the Iditarod trail become one of the first four National Historic Trails in the United States.
Family Life
His father was an oil field worker and had two other sons named James and Ray.
Associated With
He paved the way for future Iditarod winners like Lance Mackey.
