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  • Gelatin silver prints of Charley Pride wearing a Memphis Red Sox uniform

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Memphis Red Sox, American, 1923 - 1962
    Owned by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    early 1950s
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (2012.125.99.1.1): 6 1/16 x 4 1/16 in. (15.4 x 10.3 cm)
    H x W (2012.125.99.1.2): 6 1/16 x 4 1/16 in. (15.4 x 10.3 cm)
    Description
    Two identical black and white prints of a photograph of country singer Charley Pride in a Memphis Red Sox baseball uniform. Pride's arms are behind his head. The front of his jersey says "Memphis." There is text in the bottom right corner that is partially cut-off. It reads [CHARLIE PRI/MEMPHIS RED / EARLY 1950].
    Place depicted
    Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    black-and-white photographs
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.99.1.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5543a23b4-e5f5-45a6-95d6-d7f7c0fb910c
  • Hank Thompson, Suitcase Simpson, Larry Doby, Roy Campanella, George Crowe, Monte Irvin, New York Cubans.

    Created by
    Dr. Withers, Ernest C., American, 1922 - 2007
    Subject of
    Thompson, Hank, American, 1925 - 1969
    Simpson, Harry, American, 1925 - 1979
    Doby, Larry, American, 1923 - 2003
    Campanella, Roy, American, 1921 - 1993
    Crowe, George, American, 1921 - 2011
    Irvin, Monte, born 1919
    Unidentified Man or Men
    New York Cubans, American, 1935 - 1950
    Los Angeles Dodgers, American, founded 1883
    San Francisco Giants, American, founded 1958
    Date
    1952
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 x 13 15/16 in. (27.9 x 35.4 cm)
    Description
    This black-and-white photograph depicts the Campanella All Stars baseball team members, who stand along the first base line. Inscription on the front reads, "CAMPANELLA / ALL STARS / 1952 / WITHERS / MEMPHIS ."
    Place depicted
    Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Baseball
    Photography
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.16.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Ernest C. Withers Trust
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd540c2106d-bdae-4ecb-8095-0393c3116e83
  • Ernie Banks, Larry Doby, Matty Brescia, Jackie Robinson, Martin's Stadium, Memphis, TN

    Created by
    Dr. Withers, Ernest C., American, 1922 - 2007
    Subject of
    Banks, Ernie, American, born 1931
    Doby, Larry, American, 1923 - 2003
    Robinson, Jackie, American, 1919 - 1972
    Brescia, Matty, American, born 1910
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Los Angeles Dodgers, American, founded 1883
    Date
    1953
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and Sheet): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Description
    In this black-and-white photograph, Ernie Banks, Matty Brescia, Larry Doby, and Jackie Robinson stand in front of a baseball dugout. To Robinson's left are two unidentified boys. Behind the dugout, a segregated crowd is visible.
    Place depicted
    Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Baseball
    Photography
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.16.14
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Ernest C. Withers Trust
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5278d1b33-fd7f-4679-926a-c36e7d598796
  • Marcia "Toni" Stone and unidentified teammate, Martin's Stadium, Memphis, TN

    Created by
    Dr. Withers, Ernest C., American, 1922 - 2007
    Subject of
    Stone, Toni, American, 1921 - 1996
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Indianapolis Clowns, American, 1946 - 1989
    Date
    ca. 1954
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
    Description
    Toni Stone crouches on one knee and talks to a teammate in this black-and-white photograph. Behind, the crowd looks on from the stands.
    Place depicted
    Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Baseball
    Photography
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.16.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Ernest C. Withers Trust
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f13c8e40-1a68-4588-a0f6-6324cefa5e95
  • Connie Morgan, Martin's Stadium, Memphis, TN

    Created by
    Dr. Withers, Ernest C., American, 1922 - 2007
    Subject of
    Morgan, Connie, American, 1935 - 1996
    Date
    ca. 1954
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 15/16 × 11 in. (35.4 × 27.9 cm)
    Description
    This black-and-white photograph depicts Connie Morgan warming up in an on-deck circle.
    Place depicted
    Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Baseball
    Photography
    Segregation
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.16.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Ernest C. Withers Trust
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50940325d-aa8a-45f4-9d70-e4892fee49c5
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    Baseball jersey worn by Neil Robinson for the Memphis Red Sox

    Manufactured by
    P. GoldSmith & Sons, American, 1875 - 1987
    Worn by
    Robinson, Neil, American, 1908 - 1983
    Subject of
    Memphis Red Sox, American, 1923 - 1962
    Date
    ca. 1945
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    wool with thread, plastic, mother of pearl and synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 31 3/4 × 26 × 15 in. (80.6 × 66 × 38.1 cm)
    L x W (Flat): 33 1/4 × 33 11/16 in. (84.5 × 85.5 cm)
    Description
    Memphis Red Sox baseball jersey worn by Neil Robinson during the 1940s. The game-worn, baseball jersey is made from light gray and white wool woven fabric. It is short-sleeved with a round neckline. There is blue piping stitched over red ribbon that outlines the neckline running down the button band, around the sleeve seams, and across the top of the shoulders. Blue wool patch letters, outlined in red wool patches, are sewn across the front of the jersey and read [MEMPHIS]. The [MEM] is on the proper right side of the jersey and [PHIS] across the proper left side of the jersey with the [P] in the button band. There are seven button holes running down the proper left side of the button band. There are six buttons on the proper right side of the button band: five (5) mother-of-pearl buttons and one (1) green plastic button. The third button from the top is missing. On the back of the jersey, blue wool patch numbers outlined in red wool patches is the number [22] sewn across top center area. A red, white, and blue shield-shaped patch has been sewn onto the proper left sleeve of the jersey. The top field of the patch is blue with thirteen (13) white stars. The bottom of the patch is red with small white stripes. The bottom of the jersey has small slits that run up the proper left and proper right sides of the jersey. The tag on the inside of the neckband is black with red and white stitched letters that read, [MACGREGOR / GOLDSMITH / CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. / T.M. REG. U.S.A. & FOREIGN COUNTRIES] with [SIZE /44] stitched to the far right and the company logo stitched on the far left of the tag.
    Place made
    Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    jerseys
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Clothing and dress
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.206.2.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f0eb5cf3-6d0c-4ad7-91db-46b9487bd150
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    First base used in Inaugural Civil Rights Game

    Used by
    Major League Baseball, American, founded 1869
    Manufactured by
    Schutt Sports, American
    Date
    2006; used 2007
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    rubber
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 1/8 × 15 × 15 in., 6 lb. (7.9 × 38.1 × 38.1 cm, 2.7 kg)
    Description
    Square first base baseball base used in the 2007 inaugural Major League Baseball [MLB] Civil Rights baseball game. Top of base has printed design featuring an illustration of three fists grabbing a bat. Next to the design, black type reads, [CIVIL / RIGHTS / GAME]. Text that reads: [Original Hollywood Base/ Jack Corbett / Schutt Sports] is impressed over the design and black text. The MLB logo is both in ink and impressed on the top of the base. Four rectangular plaques appear on the sides of the base. Two of the sides feature plaques that have the MLB logo next to white type that reads, [CIVIL RIGHTS GAME]. One of the other sides has red type that reads, [St. Louis] in the style of the St. Louis Cardinals logo. The last side reads in red type, [Cleveland] in the style of the Cleveland Indians logo. Handwritten in black on bottom edge of the base is: [1ST B / SET B]. A sticker is near the black handwriting. There is also a stamp in red that reads: [Nov 28 2006]. There is dirt on all over the base.
    Place used
    Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    ball game equipment
    Topic
    Baseball
    Civil rights
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.256.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a79d421c-a6bd-4c53-9eac-cc7ee5e81cb9
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    Baseball cap from the Memphis Red Sox

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Memphis Red Sox, American, 1923 - 1962
    Date
    ca. 1945
    Medium
    cloth on wool with cardboard, canvas and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 4 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 11 1/2 in. (11.4 × 19.1 × 29.2 cm)
    Description
    Memphis Red Sox baseball cap from the 1940s. The cap is a game-worn, wool, blue baseball-style cap. It has a stiff front brim and the crown is divided into six panels with white-stitched air holes in each panel. A white patch reading [M] has been sewn to the front and is outlined in red. The underside of the brim is green. There is a brown, leather headband running almost around the entire bottom interior of the hat. The front two panels of the interior of the hat are lined with a stiff white canvas. There is a torn, partial tag attached to the back edge of the leather band on the proper right side that reads [D[---?] / [---?] / [---?] / In[---?] / SHO[---?] / [---? ]].
    Place used
    Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    baseball caps
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Baseball
    Clothing and dress
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.206.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51be5403a-010d-46ed-a0fb-13d36035da42
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