From the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Michael A. Crocco Jr., 74, died April 1, 2016, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

He was a long time restaurant and night club owner in the area.

Mr. Crocco trained Standardbreds for the late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner in the 1970s.

His more notable horses were Unexpected Guest and world record holder Soothsayer.

He is survived by his children, Jill, Coleen and Michael; and his siblings, William, Gus and Louise.

Services were held on April 6 in Pompano Beach.