Teddy Tetzlaff
Race car driver, Deceased Person
1883 – 1929
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Who was Teddy Tetzlaff?
Teddy Tetzlaff was an American racecar driver active in the formative years of auto racing. He competed in the first four Indianapolis 500s, with a highest finish of second in 1912. He earned the nickname "Terrible" Teddy Tetzlaff due to his rough treatment of his vehicles. His wide-open throttle racing style would variously win a race, blow up his engine or cause him to crash. As auto racing strategies evolved from the early "go as fast as you can and see if you can stay on the track," his early dominance of the sport waned.
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- Born
- Feb 5, 1883
Los Angeles - Also known as
- Teddy Tetzlaff, Sr.
- "Terrible" Teddy Tetzlaff
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Dec 8, 1929
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on July 23, 2013
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