Vincent Powers
Title
Vincent Powers
Subject
Photography of horse sports
Description
This is a photographic portrait of the jockey Vincent Powers.
Powers achieved acclaimed success as both a jockey and trainer in the United States and Europe during the first three decades of the 20th century. He is the only rider to have ever led the North American standings as both a flat and steeplechase competitor. He was inducted into the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame in 2015.
Powers achieved acclaimed success as both a jockey and trainer in the United States and Europe during the first three decades of the 20th century. He is the only rider to have ever led the North American standings as both a flat and steeplechase competitor. He was inducted into the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame in 2015.
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, “Vincent Powers,” The Keeneland Library, accessed April 21, 2025, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/246.