Johnny Longden Archive (4) Vintage 8x10 GSP Photos Horse Racing Triple Crown Hall Of Fame

Item Overview

This rare collection features four original vintage photographs of Johnny "The Pumper" Longden, the only person in history to win the Kentucky Derby as both a jockey and a trainer. These images capture the legendary rider in a variety of candid and professional settings during the height of his career.

• Photo 1: The Champion’s Mount. Longden atop Shannon II (the Australian world-record holder) alongside Hall of Fame trainer Willie Molter and pony "Mike" at Santa Anita Park. STAMPED ON VERSO

• Photo 2: The Weigh-In. A classic sports study of Longden checking his weight on a vintage Toledo "No Springs - Honest Weight" scale—a ritual central to a jockey’s life.

• Photo 3: The Cowboy. A unique candid of Longden in a Western-style fringed leather jacket and cowboy hat, reflecting his Canadian-Western roots and his persona outside the track.

• Photo 4: The Tack Room. A rare, shirtless locker room shot of Longden studying the racing form/program, surrounded by his boots and silks (with a "J. Longden" name tag visible on the rack).

Details & Specifications

• Quantity: Four (4) Original Photographs.

• Medium: Vintage Gelatin Silver Prints (GSP).

• Dimensions: Approx. 8x10 inches each.

• Era: Late 1940s to early 1950s.

• Subjects: Johnny Longden, Willie Molter, Shannon II.

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Expect minor silvering, corner wear, and press notations/stamps on verso consistent with authentic archival pieces.

CONDITION PROTOCOL

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Listing Terms & Conditions: Archival Physical Asset Transfer

1. Transfer of Physical Ownership: This listing is for the purchase of the physical, vintage photographic print described herein. Ownership transfer is governed by the First Sale Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 109).

2. Intellectual Property Exclusion: Acquisition of this physical print does NOT constitute a transfer of copyright, licensing rights, or intellectual property. All rights to the underlying image remain the property of the original creator, their estate, or designated rights-holders.

3. Limitation of Use: This item is sold as a "Collector’s Artifact" for private display only. Any reproduction, digitization, or commercial exploitation of the image by the buyer is strictly prohibited and may constitute copyright infringement.

4. Provenance & Condition: This item is a vintage "found" artifact. It is sold "As-Is." The Seller makes no claims regarding the history of the print prior to acquisition beyond what is visible on the physical medium (e.g., studio stamps, verso notations).

5. Right of Publicity: If the subject of the photograph is an identifiable individual, the buyer assumes all liability regarding "Rights of Publicity" should the buyer attempt to use the image for commercial or promotional purposes.