William 'Billy' Walker
Title
William 'Billy' Walker
Subject
Photography of horse sports
Description
This is a digitized daguerreotype of the jockey William 'Billy' Walker.
Billy Walker (1860-1933) was an African-American jockey born into slavery near Versailles, Kentucky. Walker rode Baden-Baden (trained by black trainer Edward Dudley Brown) to victory in the 1877 Kentucky Derby.
Billy Walker (1860-1933) was an African-American jockey born into slavery near Versailles, Kentucky. Walker rode Baden-Baden (trained by black trainer Edward Dudley Brown) to victory in the 1877 Kentucky Derby.
Creator
James Stead
Rights
This digital resource may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Physical rights are retained by the Keeneland Library. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Type
still image
Original Format
daguerreotype
Collection
Citation
James Stead, “William 'Billy' Walker,” The Keeneland Library, accessed March 29, 2024, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/241.