Vincent Powers

Vincent Powers
Vincent Powers at the 1909 Kentucky Derby
Occupation Jockey
Born (1891-06-06)June 6, 1891
Westfield, New York
Died October 19, 1966(1966-10-19) (aged 75)
New York City, New York
Major racing wins
Kentucky Derby (1909)
Significant horses
Wintergreen

Vincent Powers (June 6, 1891 – October 19, 1966) was an American jockey. He rode the winning horse Wintergreen in the 1909 Kentucky Derby. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2015.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Jockey Powers and racehorse Billy Kelly elected to Hall of Fame". NJ.com. 2015-05-21. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
  2. ↑ "Vincent Powers". Racingmuseum.org. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
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