Pat Mullins (greyhound trainer)
British and Irish greyhound racing professional trainer
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Patrick "Pat" Mullins (2 November 1929 – 18 March 1981), was an Irish born greyhound trainer who was the 1980 champion trainer of Great Britain.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 November 1929 Ireland |
| Died | 18 March 1981 (aged 51) Manningtree, England |
| Occupation | Greyhound Trainer |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Greyhound racing |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals | Derby wins: English Derby (1978) Scottish Derby (1979) Classic/Feature wins: Pall Mall (1979) Grand Prix (1977, 1978, 1980) Gold Collar (1980) |
Personal life
He met Linda Chapelle and they had four sons; three of which (John, David and Kelly) became trainers in their own right at later dates.[2] They ran the greyhound business from kennels in Manningtree, Essex. They married in 1980 but Pat collapsed and died while working at the kennels just one year later in 1981.[3][4]
Career
Mullins initially trained from kennels near Hadleigh, Suffolk and won the 1978 English Greyhound Derby with Lacca Champion.[5][6] He later trained out of the Old Hall Kennels in Mistley, Manningtree, Essex and won a Scottish Greyhound Derby, Pall Mall, three Grand Prix's and a Gold Collar.
Mullins died in March 1981 and his wife Linda took over the kennels following his death.[7][8][9] A memorial meeting was held at White City Stadium, with the proceeds going to his family.[10]
Awards
Despite being Irish born he was voted the United Kingdom Greyhound Trainer of the Year in 1980.[11]