SYMHC Classics: Jimmy Winkfield, Derby Pioneer

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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History, Society & Culture

4.2 • 23.6K Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2018

⏱️ 17 minutes

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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.

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0:33.2	Hey, I hope everybody is having a great weekend.
0:35.3	It is Kentucky Derby Weekend.
0:37.3	So we thought this might be a good time to revisit
0:39.9	previous hosts Sarah and DeBlinas episode from 2011 on Jimmy Winkfield,
0:45.1	who won the Kentucky Derby twice.
0:47.4	And no other Black man has won the Derby since.
0:50.7	We also talk about the Derby in our 2017 episode,
0:53.9	the Kentucky Derby's first 50 years,
0:56.3	which you can find in our archive if you want some more Derby stories today.
1:00.9	So put on your fancy hat and enjoy.
1:08.0	Welcome to Stuff You Missed in History class from Howstupworks.com.
1:19.1	Hello and welcome to the podcast.
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