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SYMHC Classics: Jimmy Winkfield, Derby Pioneer
SYMHC Classics: Jimmy Winkfield, Derby Pioneer
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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
May 5, 2018
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Podcast episode
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Today's episode revisits the story of Jimmy Winkfield, who won the Kentucky Derby twice. When this podcast was published originally, he was the last African-American jockey to win the race. Winkfield moved abroad in 1904 to continue his career, but it wasn't until 2005 that Congress honored his work. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
May 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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