Black History MonthL Isaac Murphy, the best horse jockey ever

Every day during Black History Month, SI is paying homage to unsung heroes in black sports history. Isaac Murphy was maybe the most dominant horse jockey ever. SI remembers a man who achieved historic success on the horse track and challenged black stereotypes in the process.

Every day during Black History Month, SI is paying homage to unsung heroes in black sports history. Isaac Murphy was maybe the most dominant horse jockey ever. SI remembers a man who achieved historic success on the horse track and challenged black stereotypes in the process.