His desire to remain out of the limelight stayed with him to the end, including his wish to hold back the world's photographers from the funeral of one of the greatest of them.

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"Mr. Nerud enjoyed one of the greatest careers of any trainer in the 20th century and we wish him a happy 100th birthday and continued good health, " said Christopher Dragone, director of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

WSJ: Hall of Fame trainer John Nerud turns 100

This is the dirty little secret of those who wish not simply to suggest but mandate car companies do away with larger vehicles to the greatest extent possible.

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