Object Details
Description
Button featuring jockey Eddie Arcaro.
One of sport's rarest achievements is the U.S. Triple Crown, gained by placing first in all three of the country’s major thoroughbred horse races, the Kentucky Derby (Louisville, KY), Preakness Stakes (Baltimore, MD) and Belmont Stakes (Elmont, NY), in a single season. Only one jockey in history has had two Triple Crown years: George Edward “Eddie” Arcaro. The 5 ‘2 son of Italian immigrants, Arcaro first accomplished the feat aboard Whirlaway in 1941 and again upon Citation in 1948. Regarded as “The Master”, Arcaro also holds the record for most wins at Triple Crown competitions, having 17 victories in an 18-year career.
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
2007.3006.12
nonaccession number
2007.3006
catalog number
2007.3006.12
Object Name
Button
button, horse racing
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 1/4 in; x 5.715 cm
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Data Source
National Museum of American History
web subject
Sports
name of sport
Horse Racing
level of sport
Professional
Subject
Italian Americans
related event
Kentucky Derby
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1335053