Dr. Overstreet inducted to KHHA Hall of Fame
10/11/08 KyHarnessRacing.com

    On September, 23rd, Dr. Luel Overstreet was inducted to the KHHA Hall of Fame.
    Doc's two sons, Kevin and Kent, each spoke on how their father's legacy was
    created. It is absolutely phenomenal how one man accomplished so much
    through the years. Overstreet's 4000 wins as an owner is just one of many.

    A letter was also read at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Fred Schroeder, a
    very close friend of Doc, wasn't able to attend. So he put his thoughts into a
    letter. In case you weren't able to be there, here is the letter from Schroeder to
    Overstreet.

    September 23, 2008

    Luel, sorry I can’t be in attendance on your induction day. It’s an award well
    deserved. Even though we are close to the same age I think of you as one of my
    mentors.

    Over the years I have observed how you went about creating your legacy in our
    sport. Your strengths are quite simply - your determination and doggedness to
    achieve.

    Pretentious you’re not. I can’t help but think of the early days when I was first
    introduced to the sport. Back then all veterinarians drove big Cadillac’s with Florida
    plates. You drove an El Camino with Kentucky plates. While the major stables had all
    of the trappings of success you were content with feed bags for your harness and
    used equipment was the norm.

    A sharp dresser you are! I sense Mary Lynn has much to do with your attire. Many a
    night I marveled at the suede sports coat you wore. I was amazed that they came in
    so many colors. Anyway, they always looked good in the winner’s circle.

    While we’re on the subject of winners I have to point out that at the Kentucky fairs
    you always seem to have more than your share. At the start of every season I make
    it a point to tell Don Conrad why we are racing at the fairs. We are racing to beat
    you. It’s a given that if we can beat the Bluegrass horses we will have a successful
    season.

    Thankfully you are being inducted into the “living” hall of fame. Hopefully, there will
    be many years ahead for you to accomplish what little you have not already
    achieved.

    To you, Mary Lynn, Kevin and Kent I wish you all the best. To you especially I offer
    my thanks for your council and friendship.  

    Fred Schroeder