Horse Racing Silks, worn by Steve Cauthen

Description (Brief):

These horse racing silks were worn by American born jockey Steve Cauthen (b. 1960). Raised in Kentucky, Cauthen first raced professionally at Churchill Downs racetrack 1976. The following year, he led the nation in wins, becoming the first $6 million dollar jockey.

Description (Brief)

In 1978, Cauthen became the youngest jockey to win the U.S. Triple Crown, riding the horse Affirmed.

Description (Brief)

Cauthen was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey, Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year and the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award. He wasinducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1994.

Description (Brief)

Cauthen finished his career with 2,794 victories.

Date Made: ca 1978

Wearer: Cauthen, Steve

Location: Currently not on view

Name Of Sport: Horse RacingLevel Of Sport: ProfessionalWeb Subject: Sports

Subject:

See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure, Highlights from the Culture and the Arts Collection

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Credit Line: Steve Cauthen (through Ronald (Tex) Cauthen)

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0615.01Accession Number: 1979.0615Catalog Number: 1979.0615.01

Object Name: jackethorse racing jacketjacket, horse racingsilks, horse racing

Physical Description: nylon (overall material)Measurements: overall: 31 1/2 in x 24 in; 80.01 cm x 60.96 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-c49f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_671812

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