Black History Month: Sports Profiles
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Isaac Murphy, Jack Johnson and Maggie Alphonsi made outstanding contributions in the fields of horseracing, boxing and rugby.
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Isaac Murphy
Black Fact of the Day: May 13, 2019 – Brought to you by Black365
May 13, 2019
On this day May 13, 1891, Jockey, Isaac Murphy, upon a horse named Kingman, became the 1st jockey to win the Kentucky Derby three times. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US