What do a man born in Sweden in 1887 and a greyhound puppy born in Kansas in 1957 to two NGA (racing) greyhounds have to do with each other? Plenty! Discover an American-made immigrant success story and Lady Greyhound, who found herself loved and adored by millions of fans––without ever having once stepped her paws on a racetrack.

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