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Winkfield's life an unbelieveable ride

By Bill Finley
Special to ESPN.com

Monday, November 22, 2004

Somehow, the story of Jimmy Winkfield became a lost treasure. Winkfield's name and saga were largely unknown, even within horse racing circles, and it was not until this year that he was posthumously elected to the Hall of Fame. But writer and racing historian Ed Hotaling brings the story back to life in the recently published biography "Wink. The Incredible Life and Epic Journey of Jimmy Winkfield." It's a blessing that he has. The story recounts the fascinating life and times of a black jocke ...

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