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The Prince of Jockeys: The Life of Isaac Burns Murphy

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Isaac Burns Murphy (1861–1896) was once probably the most dynamic jockeys of his era. Still thought to be probably the most finest riders of all time, Murphy was once the first jockey to win the Kentucky Derby three times, and his 44 percent win record remains unmatched. In spite of his success, Murphy was once pushed out of Thoroughbred racing when African American jockeys were forced off the track, and he died in obscurity.

In The Prince of Jockeys: The Life of Isaac Burns Murphy, writer Pellom McDaniels III offers the first definitive biography of this celebrated athlete, whose life spanned the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the adoption of Jim Crow legislation. In spite of the obstacles he faced, Murphy became the most important figure―not just in sports, but within the social, political, and cultural consciousness of African Americans. Drawing from legal documents, census data, and newspapers, this comprehensive profile explores how Murphy epitomized the upward push of the black middle class and contributed to the construction of popular notions about African American identity, community, and citizenship all through his lifetime.

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