Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1938 Seabiscuit Poster Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional’s choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1938 Race Horse Seabiscuit Picture Print. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Taken during one of the most transformative times in American History as World War II loomed and the United States was starting to overcome the hardships of the Great Depression. The race between Seabiscuit and War Admiral at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, was one of the most anticipated sporting events of the twentieth century and called the "Match of the Century." War Admiral had become one of the most successful racehorses following Seabiscuit's dominance for the preceding decade. Some forty thousand spectators were in attendance for the race, and it was also widely broadcast across the nation on local radio stations with an estimated forty million listeners.
War Admiral was a 4 to 1 favorite and heavily favored by oddsmakers. At the start of the race, Seabiscuit took an early lead of a length by twenty seconds and reached rail position halfway through the race. This lead was cut down by War Admiral who briefly took the lead before Seabiscuit's jockey George Woolf led the horse to victory by four lengths in the last two hundred yards. The victory solidified Seabiscuit's legacy and earned him the title of American Horse of the Year.
Seabiscuit was injured following this iconic race, though the injury was not life-threatening, and owner Charles Howard attempted to nurse Seabiscuit back to health in the hopes that he would race again. This race remains one of the most celebrated moments in horse racing, and this iconic photograph remains a link to this historic moment.
