Isaac Burns Murphy
Title
Isaac Burns Murphy
Subject
Photography of horse sports
Description
This is a photographic portrait of jockey Isaac Burns Murphy.
Among his many notable wins, Murphy claimed victories at four of the first five American Derbies, three Kentucky Derbies, and five Latonia Derbies.
Murphy, the first jockey elected into the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame in 1955.
Among his many notable wins, Murphy claimed victories at four of the first five American Derbies, three Kentucky Derbies, and five Latonia Derbies.
Murphy, the first jockey elected into the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame in 1955.
Creator
John C. Hemment
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
print photograph
Files
Collection
Citation
John C. Hemment, “Isaac Burns Murphy,” The Keeneland Library, accessed September 7, 2024, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/249.