Arthur Mortensen
Title
Arthur Mortensen
Subject
Photography of horse sports
Description
This photographic portrait features jockey Arthur Mortensen.
Mortensen had just turned 16 when he was named leading U.S. jockey by wins in 1925.
With 187 wins that year from 987 mounts, he finished in the money 470 times with earnings of just over $185,000.
Born in Kilgore, Idaho in 1909, Mortensen was one of several prominent jockeys of the era with Idaho roots, including Earl Sande, Ivan Parke, and the Fator brothers Lavern, Mark, and Elmer.
Mortensen had just turned 16 when he was named leading U.S. jockey by wins in 1925.
With 187 wins that year from 987 mounts, he finished in the money 470 times with earnings of just over $185,000.
Born in Kilgore, Idaho in 1909, Mortensen was one of several prominent jockeys of the era with Idaho roots, including Earl Sande, Ivan Parke, and the Fator brothers Lavern, Mark, and Elmer.
Creator
Charles Christian Cook
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.
Format
black and white photograph
Type
still image
Original Format
glass plate negative
Physical Dimensions
5" x 7"
Files
Collection
Citation
Charles Christian Cook, “Arthur Mortensen,” The Keeneland Library, accessed April 21, 2025, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/157.