Charles John "Chick" Lang Jr. (1926 – March 18, 2010) was an American businessman and general manager of the Maryland Jockey Club.
During the 1970s and 1980s, Lang wore several hats in the racing business but was perhaps best known in his roles as general manager of the Maryland Jockey Club tracks, Pimlico and Laurel.
[1] Lang started as a successful jockey's agent and worked at Pimlico from 1960 to 1987, holding the positions of director of racing, vice president, and general manager.
[3] He is survived by his wife of 63 years, the former Nancy Christman, a daughter, Deborah Tessier, of Monkton; a sister, June Rossi, of Coral Gables, Florida; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
"[4] The Maryland Jockey Club plans to rename the Hirsch Jacobs Grade 3 sprint for three-year-olds the Chick Lang Stakes, which will be part of the Preakness under card.