William Knapp
Title
William Knapp
Subject
Photography of horse sports
Description
This is a photographic portrait of the jockey William "Willie" Knapp.
Two of Knapp's notable wins include the 1918 Kentucky Derby aboard Exterminator and his 1919 Sanford Stakes victory over Man o’ War aboard Upset.
William Knapp was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1969.
Two of Knapp's notable wins include the 1918 Kentucky Derby aboard Exterminator and his 1919 Sanford Stakes victory over Man o’ War aboard Upset.
William Knapp was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1969.
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
Files
Collection
Citation
Charles Christian Cook, “William Knapp,” The Keeneland Library, accessed April 21, 2025, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/172.