The Prince of Jockeys
The Life of Isaac Burns Murphy
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Isaac Burns Murphy (1861-1896) was one of the most dynamic jockeys of his era. Still considered one of the finest riders of all time, Murphy was the first jockey to win the Kentucky Derby three times, and his 44 percent win record remains unmatched. Despite his success, Murphy was 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, author 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. Despite the obstacles he faced, Murphy became an important figure not just in sports, but in 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 rise of the Black middle class and contributed to the construction of popular notions about African American identity, community, and citizenship during his lifetime.
The book is published by the University Press of Kentucky. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.
©2013 The University Press of Kentucky (P)2022 Redwood Audiobooks
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"An accessible read that demonstrates how an extraordinary man's life reflected the complex struggles of African Americans in the late nineteenth century." (Ohio Valley History)
"Brings a vivid depth and scope to a forgotten legend in sports history." (The Atlanta Voice)
"A sweeping narrative of national history... a rich, multidimensional history of African American life between the antebellum period and the early twentieth century." (Reviews in American History)