1962 Press Photo Hottest jockey of them all John Lawrence Rotz of Illinois

This is John Lawrence Rotz, 27, the former Illinois farm boy who has become the hottest jockey of them all. Rider of Greek Money in the Preakness and Carry Back in the Metropolitan at Aqueduct, Rotz is scheduled to ride Greek Money in Saturday's mile and one-half Belmont Stakes. Rotz admits he's had a lot of luck, but trainers and owners think he is just good.

Photo is dated 1962.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.