Gladys C. Whitney & Rigan McKinney
Title
Gladys C. Whitney & Rigan McKinney
Subject
Photography of horse sports
Description
Steeplechase jockey Rigan McKinney is pictured in 1938 with Gladys Crosby Whitney, the then wife of Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney.
McKinney rode primarily during the Great Depression years with much success, boasting winning percentages as high as 55% (1936) and 59% (1938). McKinney claimed his first American Grand National in 1931 atop Green Cheese, setting a record that would hold nearly 25 years.
McKinney rode primarily during the Great Depression years with much success, boasting winning percentages as high as 55% (1936) and 59% (1938). McKinney claimed his first American Grand National in 1931 atop Green Cheese, setting a record that would hold nearly 25 years.
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, “Gladys C. Whitney & Rigan McKinney,” The Keeneland Library, accessed April 20, 2025, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/260.