Lot 77
Jones, Benjamin Allyn (Ben) (1882-1961) Trainer of U.S. Thoroughbred racehorses, he trained six winners of the Kentucky Derby and two winners of U.S. Triple Crown; Whirlaway in 1941 and Citation in 1948.
Signature ("Ben Jones"). Signed Time Magazine (complete) from May 30, 1949. Inscribed with blue ink, "To Robert F. Carter / with best wishes." The cover has been professionally reconstructed, there is a very small area of mailing label residue and some wear at the top edge, but otherwise this piece is in fine condition.
In addition to Whirlaway and Citation, famous horses trained by Jones include Pensive, Twilight Tear, Armed, Coaltown, Fervent, Faultless, Bewitch, Wistful, and Pot o' Luck. At the height of his career, Jones led all U.S. trainers in earnings from his horses' winnings. In 1947 Jones retired as full-time trainer and became general manager of Calumet Farm.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| Realized $150 |
