"Affirmed," though, was the last to complete the Triple Crown and that was back in '78.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript May 18, 2008] Reference

In particular, Dee Mirich of Merrillville, IN, has become a cult figure at Deadspin for her "Affirmed" messages.    From Wordnik.com.  [Boing Boing] Reference

It wasn't until 1978-80 that the folks out west were able to get their fill of great horses such as Affirmed and Spectacular Bid.    From Wordnik.com.  [Thoroughbred News | BloodHorse.com] Reference

HARRIS: Well, Affirmed was the last horse to do it.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript May 6, 2006] Reference

Alydar had Affirmed, always barely ahead in the Triple.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Is there any hope for Tiger's competitors?] Reference

Affirmed lived in reverence to 2001 and the age of 26.    From Wordnik.com.  [Affirmed's statue casts shadow on his sport] Reference

Affirmed barely won the grudge match, and the Triple Crown.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Scene in Flushing] Reference

Affirmed, by the way, is the last horse to finish the feat.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript May 18, 2008] Reference

N.Y. re: Merriam, 36 N.E. 505, 141 N.Y. 479, Affirmed 16 S. Ct.    From Wordnik.com.  [U.S. Corporate Takeover... of the United States of America] Reference

No horse had won the coveted Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Jan 30, 2007] Reference

The two horses actually met 10 times, with Affirmed winning seven.    From Wordnik.com.  [Affirmed's statue casts shadow on his sport] Reference

The Pie-Eyed Picayune: Heller Affirmed skip to main | skip to sidebar.    From Wordnik.com.  [Heller Affirmed] Reference

There have been 11 Triple Crown winners; the last was Affirmed in 1978.    From Wordnik.com.  [Behind a Derby favorite, tragedy and redemption] Reference

ANNOUNCER: Affirmed has got a nose in front as they come on to the wire!.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript May 23, 2006] Reference

Group News Blog: Breaking: Heller Affirmed skip to main | skip to sidebar.    From Wordnik.com.  [Breaking: Heller Affirmed] Reference

CARROLL: No horse had won the coveted Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Jan 15, 2007] Reference

CARROLL: No horse had won the coveted Triple Crown since Affirmed, in 1978.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Jan 30, 2007] Reference

Affirmed by the Chairs of the Senate Intelligence and Armed Svcs. committee.    From Wordnik.com.  [Obama Responds To President Clinton] Reference

Affirmed by no less a critic then George Bernard Shaw as “a masterpiece”.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2009-01-01] Reference

Says his owner, "A horse like Affirmed comes along more by magic than by plan.".    From Wordnik.com.  [What Lives They Led] Reference

And now it has been another quarter century since Affirmed pulled off the feat.    From Wordnik.com.  [Starr Gazing: The Gelding That Could] Reference

You know, Affirmed won in 1978, that's almost 30 years ago, and we need another one.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript May 5, 2007] Reference

History tells us differently, for there has been no Triple Crown winner since Affirmed.    From Wordnik.com.  [Liz O'Connell: Triple Crown: the Toughest Title to Win in Sports] Reference

We haven't had one back since you've been a kid in '78 when Affirmed won the triple crown.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript May 2, 2009] Reference

It's now 26 years and counting since Affirmed became the last horse to win the Triple Crown.    From Wordnik.com.  [Starr Gazing: The Year in Sports] Reference

Steve Cauthen, who rode Affirmed, was shocked when Big Brown was eased well before the wire.    From Wordnik.com.  [Former jockeys join Dutrow in questioning Desormeaux] Reference

In rapid succession close after, Seattle Slew (1977) and Affirmed(1978) won the Triple Crown.    From Wordnik.com.  [Liz O'Connell: Triple Crown: the Toughest Title to Win in Sports] Reference

In rapid succession close after, Seattle Slew (1977) and Affirmed (1978) won the Triple Crown.    From Wordnik.com.  [Liz O'Connell: Triple Crown: the Toughest Title to Win in Sports] Reference

Steve Cauthen — Fearless 18-year-old when he rode Affirmed to the last Triple Crown in 1978.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Krone not intimidated by man or beast] Reference

I also saw the stall and grave of Affirmed, the 1978 Triple Crown champion (the last TC champion).    From Wordnik.com.  [haloaskew Diary Entry] Reference

Affirmed Affirmed was the last horse to win the Triple Crown, in 1978, beating Alydar in all three races.    From Wordnik.com.  [Suing To End A Clinton 'Cover-Up', Listen For The] Reference

The last Triple Crown winner was Affirmed in 1978.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

In 1977, his horse, Affirmed, won the Triple Crown.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference

He finished a close third in the Affirmed prior to that.    From Wordnik.com.  [Thoroughbred News | BloodHorse.com] Reference

The most recent Triple Crown winner was Affirmed in 1978.    From Wordnik.com.  [post-gazette.com - News] Reference

To date, no horse has won the Triple Crown since Affirmed.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference

Big Brown could become the first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to Hole in Southwest jet blamed on metal fatigue] Reference

The 1978 Kentucky Derby won by the great Affirmed, with the hard-charging Alydar second.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to Kentucky castle turned into popular luxury hotel] Reference