Ed Brown Society Accepts Racing Hall Of Fame Award For Jockey Abe Hawkins

[Wandering Eyes]

The Ed Brown Society, led by Chairman Greg Harbut and President Clark Williams, accepted the 2024 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame award on behalf of the late jockey Abe Hawkins during the induction ceremony Friday at Saratoga Springs. Hawkins, who died in 1867, is known for riding Lecomte to victory over the previously undefeated Lexington in 1854.

The Ed Brown Society is a Lexington, KY-based organization whose mission is to celebrate the history of African Americans in the equine industry, and to provide exposures, experiences, resources, and professional development to talented and focused young people of color who wish to pursue careers in the industry.

Williams, who spoke during the acceptance speech for Hawkins, said: “We must work together… because we are better together… May this be the springboard our industry desperately needs to work together and do better for the sport we all love.”

The post Ed Brown Society Accepts Racing Hall Of Fame Award For Jockey Abe Hawkins appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.

View the full article