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Old 04-16-2011, 11:29 AM
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Salvator was probably the most popular African American horse in American history. A famed Negro folk song was 'can't ketch Salvator' - his regular jockey was the black Isaac Murphey.
The 'black Isaac Murphy'? Was there a white one?
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Old 04-16-2011, 12:13 PM
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The 'black Isaac Murphy'? Was there a white one?
He was a bay. Was a stallion as well - sired quite a few.

FWIW - Isaac Murphy - the black jockey - said Salvator was the best horse he ever saw. However, he was suspended for the record mile.
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Old 04-16-2011, 07:57 PM
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The 'black Isaac Murphy'? Was there a white one?
With a name like Isaac, maybe he was a Black Jew?
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The only black jews I know of are named Jackie, Lenny, and Sammy...
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Old 04-17-2011, 01:14 AM
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The only black jews I know of are named Jackie, Lenny, and Sammy...
Rod Carew.

Did you know Michael Jordan is Jewish?
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Rod Carew is from Panama...
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Old 04-18-2011, 06:12 AM
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Many have undoubtedly heard this, but the great Dave Parker used to wear a Star of David. When asked once by a reporter if was Jewish, Parker answered no. 'Then why the are you wearing it?' came the reply. Parker: "Because I'm a star and my name's David."
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