Jimmy Winkfield
Title
Jimmy Winkfield
Subject
Photography of horse sports
Description
This photographic portrait features jockey James "Jimmy" Winkfield.
Winkfield, a native of Chilesburg, Kentucky, won back-to-back Kentucky Derbies in 1901 aboard His Eminence and in 1902 aboard Alan-a-Dale. He was the last African-American to win the Kentucky Derby.
In 1901, Winkfield’s best year in the U.S., he won a documented 220 races. Winkfield began riding internationally in 1904, collecting over 2,500 wins in 30 years.
He was inducted into the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame in 2004.
Winkfield, a native of Chilesburg, Kentucky, won back-to-back Kentucky Derbies in 1901 aboard His Eminence and in 1902 aboard Alan-a-Dale. He was the last African-American to win the Kentucky Derby.
In 1901, Winkfield’s best year in the U.S., he won a documented 220 races. Winkfield began riding internationally in 1904, collecting over 2,500 wins in 30 years.
He was inducted into the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame in 2004.
Creator
Charles Christian Cook
Date
Circa 1900
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, “Jimmy Winkfield,” The Keeneland Library, accessed January 23, 2025, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/248.