Created by

Dana Photo Studio, American

Distributed by

The Sommer Studio, American

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

Medium

ink on photographic paper on cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 7/16 in. (8.9 x 13.8 cm)

Type

photographic postcards

Place captured

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

Date

1910

Description

A black-and-white photographic postcard of Jack Johnson's corner before the "Fight of the Century" between Johnson and James J. Jeffries. Johnson, seated wears a robe and points with his right hand. He is surrounded by training and support staff.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Photography

Race relations

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.36.1.1

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Owned by

Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995

Medium

badge: printing ink on paper (fiber product) with laminated plastic;

lanyard: cloth with plastic and metal

Dimensions

H x W (a.): 6 × 4 1/2 in. (15.2 × 11.4 cm)

H x W (b.): 18 1/2 × 1 in. (47 × 2.5 cm)

Type

badges

Place used

London, England, Europe

Date

2012

Description

All-Access Olympic credentials badge. The badge is white with a gold top. On the gold section there is a white silhouette of the London skyline. There is also a [HILTON WORLDWIDE {TM}] logo in grey, gold, and black.

The name [GABBY] is typed in bold in the center or the white portion of the badge. The name [DOUGLAS] is underneath and the word [OLYMPIAN] is in the center towards the bottom. There is a very faint wavy gold design in the background, fading out towards the top.

On the proper right corner there is a [HILTON HHONORS {TM}] logo in grey, gold, and black and a USA logo in red with the Olympic rings underneath. The words [Official Hotel Sponsor] are below the two logos. On there proper left right corner there is a [HILTON HHONORS {TM}] logo with Chinese characters underneath. There is also a Chinese logo with the Olympic rings. The words [Chinese Olympic Committee Official Parter] and some Chinese characters are below the two logos.

The back of the badge is blank and solid white.

The lanyard is red with a black plastic fastener at the top and a silver metal keychain at the bottom.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Gymnastics

Olympics

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gabrielle Douglas

Object number

2013.12.4ab

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Distributed by

Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963

Subject of

Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016

Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970

Printed by

Globe Ticket Company, American, founded 1868

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 2 1/2 x 6 in. (6.4 x 15.2 cm)

Type

admission tickets

Place used

Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America

Date

Feburary 25, 1964

Description

Green narrow ticket for the World Heavyweight Championship of Sonny Liston versus Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). Ticket is divided two thirds of the way from the left by a large rectangle box featuring two (2) black and white portraits of the boxers. There are seven (7) punched holes throughout the ticket. Five (5) of the punched holes are cross shaped while the other two (2) are crown shaped. Most of the ticket is in black ink with the seat section, number, and ticket price in red ink. On the back of the ticket is a legal statement about the ticket stating that the ticket is good only for the date listed with no refunds available.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.173.2.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963

Subject of

Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016

Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970

Printed by

McMurray Printers, American

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)

Type

programs

Place used

Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America

Date

February 25, 1964

Description

Official souvenir program of the World Heavyweight Championship of Sonny Liston versus Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). Paper program has a white cover with images in blue and white, and text in red and blue. The program cover features a stylized boxing ring with a spotlight on the top of the program shining down to the bottom. Along the bottom third of the cover are three (3) stylized ropes. Centered, are two (2) photographic images of Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), wearing boxing shorts and boxing gloves. Both men are posed with fists raised. In the upper left and right corners are dark triangles in blue. [OFFICIAL / SOUVENIR / PROGRAM / WORLD / HEAVYWEIGHT / CHAMPIONSHIP / 15 ROUNDS / SONNY LISTON vs CASSIUS CLAY / MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION HALL / TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1964 / $1.00 / TAX / INC. / Presented by / DUNDEE-MacDONALD ENTERPRISES, INC.]. On the back of the program is a full page ad for the Lucayan Beach Hotel and Casino featuring people on a beach driving a car into the water.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.173.5

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Memorabilia and Ephemera

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Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914

Owned by

Robinson, Edward Gay Sr., American, 1919 - 2007

Subject of

Grambling State University, American, founded 1901

Medium

leather , rubber and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (deflated): 4 1/4 × 12 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (10.8 × 31.1 × 16.5 cm)

Type

footballs

Place used

Dallas, Texas, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Grambling, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America

Date

1985

Description

This is a deflated white and brown Wilson football with white lacing. On the white side is text in black letters that reads "EDDIE ROBINSON GETS 324TH WIN/ GRAMBLING 27 VS PRARIE [sic] VIEW 7/ COTTON BOWL STADIUM/ DALLAS TEXAS 10 - 5-85." On a brown side in black text are the words "PAUL 'BEAR' BRYANT 323 WINS/ AMOS ALONZO STAGG 314 WINS/ GLEN POP WARNER 313 WINS." On a third side in large black script is the word "Wilson ®." Below in black text are the words "Made/ in / USA/ K" and "Inflate/ 13 LBS/ R."

Topic

African American

Athletes

Football

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Eddie Robinson Family

Object number

2015.224.1

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Issued by

International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894

Received by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Commissioned by

Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984

Designed by

Cassioli, Giuseppe, Italian, 1865 - 1942

Stermer, Dugald, American, 1936 - 2011

Manufactured by

Jostens, American, founded 1897

Medium

silver, gold, ribbon

Dimensions

With Ribbon: 19 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in. (48.9 x 6.4 x 0.6 cm)

Type

medals

Place depicted

Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1984

Description

An Olympic gold medal with attached ribbon. The medal is molded with figures in relief on the obverse and reverse. The obverse side features a seated woman, representing Lady Victory, dressed in a flowing robe and holding a palm frond in her left hand and a winner's crown of leaves above her head. A coliseum is visible behind her. To her left the words [XXIII / OLYMPIAD / LOS ANGELES / 1984] appear in relief. The reverse features a male figure reaching out while hoisted on the shoulders of other men with a stadium visible in the background. The rim of the medal is stamped with the words [ATHLETICS LONG JUMP MEN] on its proper left side. The medal is attached by a chain link to a loop of ribbon with two broad striped of turquoise and pink, divided by a thin orange stripe, which is sewn at the top.

Topic

African American

Men

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number

2013.126.12

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Awards and Medals

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Issued by

International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894

Received by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Commissioned by

Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984

Designed by

Cassioli, Giuseppe, Italian, 1865 - 1942

Stermer, Dugald, American, 1936 - 2011

Manufactured by

Jostens, American, founded 1897

Medium

silver, gold, ribbon

Dimensions

With Ribbon: 19 1/16 x 3 1/2 x 1/4 in. (48.4 x 8.9 x 0.6 cm)

Type

medals

Place depicted

Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1984

Description

An Olympic gold medal with attached ribbon. The medal is molded with figures in relief on the obverse and reverse. The obverse side features a seated woman, representing Lady Victory, dressed in a flowing robe and holding a palm frond in her left hand and a winner's crown of leaves above her head. A coliseum is visible behind her. To her left the words [XXIII / OLYMPIAD / LOS ANGELES / 1984] appear in relief. The reverse features a male figure reaching out while hoisted on the shoulders of other men with a stadium visible in the background. The rim of the medal is stamped with the words [ATHLETICS 200 METERS MEN] on its proper left side. The medal is attached by a chain link to a loop of ribbon with two broad striped of turquoise and pink, divided by a thin orange stripe, which is sewn at the top.

Topic

African American

Men

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number

2013.126.13

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Awards and Medals

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Issued by

International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894

Received by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Commissioned by

Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984

Designed by

Cassioli, Giuseppe, Italian, 1865 - 1942

Stermer, Dugald, American, 1936 - 2011

Manufactured by

Jostens, American, founded 1897

Medium

silver, gold, ribbon

Dimensions

With Ribbon: 19 1/16 x 2 3/8 x 1/4 in. (48.4 x 6 x 0.6 cm)

Type

medals

Place depicted

Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1984

Description

An Olympic gold medal with attached ribbon. The medal is molded with figures in relief on the obverse and reverse. The obverse side features a seated woman, representing Lady Victory, dressed in a flowing robe and holding a palm frond in her left hand and a winner's crown of leaves above her head. A coliseum is visible behind her. To her left the words [XXIII / OLYMPIAD / LOS ANGELES / 1984] appear in relief. The reverse features a male figure reaching out while hoisted on the shoulders of other men with a stadium visible in the background. The rim of the medal is stamped with the words [ATHLETICS 4 X 100 METER RELAY MEN] on its proper left side. The medal is attached by a chain link to a loop of ribbon with two broad striped of turquoise and pink, divided by a thin orange stripe, which is sewn at the top.

Topic

African American

Men

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number

2013.126.14

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Awards and Medals

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Distributed by

Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984

Owned by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Used by

Lewis, Evelyn L., American

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W (2013.126.35.1): 2 3/4 x 6 5/16 in. (7 x 16 cm)

H x W (2013.126.35.2): 2 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (7 x 15.9 cm)

Type

admission tickets

Place depicted

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

August 3, 1984

Description

Predominantly orange and purple paper Olympics ticket with black type. Paper ticket has small strip of yellow at top edge and small strip of green at bottom edge. The official Athletics pictogram appears in the upper left portion of the ticket. Tickets are for a track and field event taking place at 9:30 AM on August 3rd, 1984. The event took place at LA Memorial Coliseum. The paper tickets were issued to Evelyn L Lewis. One of the tickets (2013.126.35.1) is for seat 105, while the other ticket is for seat 106.

Topic

African American

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number

2013.126.35.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Adidas AG, German, founded 1948

Subject of

Jackie Joyner-Kersee, American, born 1962

Medium

nylon, plastic, metal

Dimensions

2013.219.7a: 3 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (9.2 x 10.8 x 26.7 cm)

2013.219.7b: 3 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (9.2 x 10.8 x 26.7 cm)

Type

track shoes

Place made

Germany, Europe

Place used

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1984

Description

A pair of track shoes worn by Jackie Joyner-Kersee. The shoes are white with three vertical, orange stripes on the outside of each shoe. At the center of the tongue of the shoe is an orange box with the Adidas logo in black at center. The heel of the shoe is blue and also has the Adidas logo in white. The laces of the shoes are white. The shoes have plastic treads with six metal spikes screwed into the bottom. The left shoe is inscribed at on top by the toe of the shoe with "Olympic Trials" in black marker. Both shoes are signed "Jackie J. Kersee" on the right side of the heel in black marker.

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.219.7ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Clothing-Historical

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Printed by

LeMaitre, American

Subject of

Kansas City Monarchs, American, 1920 - 1965

Hilldale Daisies, American, 1910 - 1932

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 9 × 6 1/8 × 1/8 in. (22.9 × 15.6 × 0.3 cm)

Type

souvenirs

programs

Place depicted

Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Kansas City, Missouri, United States, North and Central America

Place printed

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

1924

Description

A 20-page souvenir program for the 1924 World's Colored Championship baseball series. The front of the program features an illustration of two baseball players being pulled toward a large magnet that reads: [World’s Series] held by a man in a hat smoking a cigar. The cover text reads: [EAST versus WEST / FOR / World's Colored Championship / 1924 / HILLDALE / CHAMPIONS / EASTERN COLORED LEAGUE / vs / KANSAS CITY / CHAMPIONS /NEGRO NATIONAL LEAGUE / Offical [sic] Souvenir Program / PRICE, TWENTY-FIVE CENTS / LEMAITRE, PRINT.] The interior contains photos and biographies of players on both teams as well as a program for the series and blank box scores. Sections on the first page are underlined in black pen. The back cover features an advertisement for the Philadelphia Tribune. There is an inscription near the drawing of the illustrator's name.

Transcription Center Status

Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic

African American

Baseball

Segregation

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.89.1

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Football League, American, founded 1920

Subject of

Williams, Doug, born 1955

Washington Redskins, American, founded 1932

Denver Broncos, American, founded 1960

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Ticket): 6 5/8 × 2 5/8 in. (16.8 × 6.7 cm)

H x W x D (Case): 9 5/8 × 4 5/8 × 5/8 in. (24.4 × 11.7 × 1.6 cm)

Type

admission tickets

Place depicted

San Diego, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1988

Caption

Washington quarterback Doug Williams was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the game, and he was the first African American quarterback to win the Super Bowl. Washington won the game 42-10.

Description

A ticket to Super Bowl XXII between Washington and Denver played on January 31st, 1988. The ticket is for Section 40, Row 4, Seat 3 on the Press Level and has a face price of $100.00. The ticket is intact. The front has an image of a white sculptural archway with the Lombardi Trophy underneath it. In the background is an illustrated view of San Diego. The back has a map of the stadium and surrounding roads. The ticket is housed in a plastic case with a label.

Topic

African American

Football

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.120.11

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

The Topps Company, Inc., American, founded 1938

Subject of

Aaron, Hank, American, born 1934

Atlanta Braves, American, founded 1871

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 3/4 × 2 11/16 in. (9.5 × 6.8 cm)

Type

baseball cards

Place depicted

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North and Central America

Date

1954

Description

Henry (Hank) Aaron rookie card. Baseball card features both a black and white and color image of Aaron. The large color image at center depicts Aaron from above the shoulders. In bottom left corner is a black and white image of Aaron fielding a ground ball. White and black type at top of card reads: [HENRY AARON / outfield MILWAUKEE BRAVES]. In the top left corner there is an illustration of a Native American Indian. A reproduction of Aaron's signature appears across the bottom right of the card. The reverse side of baseball card features a biography, statistics, and a two panel comic strip featuring Aaron.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Baseball

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.120.3

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Paige, Satchel, American, 1906 - 1982

Tatum, Goose, American, 1921 - 1967

Negro League Baseball Players Association, American, founded 1990

Kansas City Monarchs, American, 1920 - 1965

New York Harlem Stars, American, 1931 - 1931

Medium

ink on cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 21 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (55.2 x 34.9 cm)

Type

posters

Place printed

Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States, North and Central America

Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1945

Description

A Negro American League baseball poster featuring Satchel Paige and Goose Tatum. The poster is white at top and has a white border. The text at the top of the poster is red and says “VICTORY FIELD / INDIANAPOLIS / FRI. AUG. 31 8:00 p. m. / Adults $1.25 Children 12 & Under 25¢. Below this in white text in a blcak square is "NEGRO American LEAGUE / BASEBALL." Printed in black ink on a red background is “25 TIMES WORLD’S / Champions / Kansas City / Monarchs / VS / Harlem Stars / FEATURING THE CLOWN PRINCE OF BASEBALL GOOSE TATUM.” Images of Goose Tatum and Stchel Page are also printed on the red background. At the bottom of the poster in white text on a black background is “SEE – IN ACTION – LE ROY ‘SATCHEL’ PAIGE / ‘THE AGELESS WONDER’ REPUTEDLY THE / GREATEST PITCHER OF ALL TIME!”

Topic

African American

Athletes

Baseball

Segregation

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.135.3

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Hillerich & Bradsby Co., American, founded 1884

Used by

Robinson, Frank, American, 1935 - 2019

Medium

wood

Dimensions

H x W x D: 2 5/8 × 35 1/4 × 2 5/8 in. (6.7 × 89.5 × 6.7 cm)

Type

bats

Place made

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America

Date

1973-1975

Description

Model R161 wood bat with black writing on side. Black type near center of bat reads, [LOUISVILLE SLUGGER® / 125 / HILLERICH & BRADSBY Co / MADE IN U.S.A. / LOUISVILLE, KY. / Powerized]. Type near end opposite of handle reads, [GENUINE / R161 / Frank Robinson / LOUISVILLE SLUGGER]. The bat is cracked one third of the way up from the handle.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Baseball

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.120.10

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Memorabilia and Ephemera

Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Hearst Corporation, American, founded 1887

Subject of

Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 10 15/16 × 13 3/4 in. (27.8 × 35 cm)

Type

periodicals

Place made

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968

Description

Esquire magazine volume 69, number 4. The magazine’s cover depicts Muhammad Ali being pierced by six arrows. Text below the image reads: [The Passion of Muhammad Ali]. The magazine contains166 pages of articles, advertisements, fiction writing, and pictured essays.

Topic

African American

Activism

Athletes

Boxing

Mass media

Men

Resistance

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.248

Restrictions & Rights

© Carl Fischer/Artists Rights Society (ARS) New York.. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

MacGregor, American

Subject of

Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931

Medium

cork , rubber , wool , cotton , leather and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D: 2 3/4 x 3 x 3 in. (7 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)

Type

baseballs

Place depicted

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1954

Description

A white leather and red stitched MacGregor New York Giants logo baseball signed by members of the 1954 World Series Champion New York Giants baseball team.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Baseball

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.62.3

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Adirondack Bats, Inc.

Used by

Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931

Medium

white ash

Dimensions

H x W x D: 35 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (88.9 × 6.4 × 6.4 cm)

Type

bats

Place made

Dolgeville, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America

Date

1965

Description

An Adirondack model 302 M63 baseball bat used by Willie Mays in the 1965 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The bat is made from white ash and has black writing on side. Black type near center of bat reads, [ADIRONDACK BATS, INC. / Northern / WhiteAsh / Adirondack / 302 / DOLGEVILLE, NEW YORK / MADE IN U.S.A. / Whip Action]. Type near end opposite of handle reads, [ADIRONDACK / Willie Mays / 1965 ALL STARS]. Etched into bottom of bat's handle is the model number [M63].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Baseball

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.120.9

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Spalding, American, founded 1876

Worn by

Aaron, Hank, American, born 1934

Medium

wool, synthetic fiber, plastic

Dimensions

On form: 34 1/4 × 26 × 9 1/2 in. (87 × 66 × 24.1 cm)

Type

jerseys

sports uniforms

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968-1969

Description

Atlanta Braves "away" or "road" jersey worn by Hank Aaron during the 1968 or 1969 MLB season. Jersey is grey in color with blue and red stitched type on front and back. Type on front chest area reads, [Braves]. Type on back reads, [44]. Patch on PR sleeve features an MLB logo with red type that reads, [100th ANNIVERSARY]. Patch on PL sleeve features an illustration of a caricatured American Indian face. Hank Aaron autograph in lower portion of jersey's front. Next to signature are several labels including a Spalding label and a size "40" label. Label with blue ink on inside of neckline reads, [44 40 68].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Baseball

Clothing and dress

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.297.1

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Clothing-Historical

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Rawlings, American, founded 1887

Issued by

Major League Baseball, American, founded 1869

Signed by

Joe Carter

Medium

cork (bark) , yarn and hide

Dimensions

H x W x D: 2 7/8 × 2 7/8 × 2 7/8 in. (7.3 × 7.3 × 7.3 cm)

Type

baseballs

Date

1992

Description

An official 1992 World Series baseball. The baseball is a white hide with red stitching. Red type on the baseball reads: [Rawlings] and [OFFICIAL BALL / 1992 WORLD SERIES / Francis T. Vincent, Jr / COMMISSIONER]. The 1992 World Series logo is also printed on the baseball. Underneath the logo, there is an autograph by Toronto Blue Jay Joe Carter, in blue ink that reads: [Joe Carter].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Baseball

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2016.50

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture