Manufactured by

Unidentified

Subject of

Eastern Colored League (ECL), American, 1923 - 1928

Medium

wool, felt, synthetic fiber, and thread

Dimensions

H x W (width- shoulder to shoulder): 24 3/4 × 16 1/2 in. (62.9 × 41.9 cm)

Type

sweaters

Date

1923-1928

Description

An Eastern Colored League wool sweater.

A black sweater with the letters ECL sewn in gold felt and positioned vertically and overlapping on the proper left side. There are six (6) black buttons going down the proper left center of the shirt. There is a small waist pocket on either side of the sweater, at the third button from the bottom. At the bottom of the sweater and each sleeve is a black cuff.

There is a tan manufacturer's label inside the sweater at the back of the neck. It has black text sewn onto it. There is a black rectangular border. There is a circle logo in the middle, splitting up the text. It is a circle with a black shape in the middle. The text reads [THE / SIGN / OF / QUALITY] and the black shape reads [M & H]. The text inside the rectangle reads [Sportsmen's Outfitters / FISHING TACKLE EXPERTS / 430 Market St. Philadelphia].

Topic

African American

Baseball

Clothing and dress

Segregation

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.92.1

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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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

Issued by

National Police Gazette, American, 1845 - 1977

Received by

Charles, Ezzard Mack, American, 1921 - 1975

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Medium

copper alloy

Dimensions

H x W x D (Belt): 9 3/4 × 41 3/4 × 1 in. (24.8 × 106 × 2.5 cm)

H x W x D (Case): 3 × 45 × 12 in. (7.6 × 114.3 × 30.5 cm)

Type

belts (costume accessories)

cases (containers)

Place depicted

United States, North and Central America

Date

1948

Description

Copper alloy boxing championship belt with presentation case awarded to Ezzard Charles in 1948. Consists of large central plate and four plates either side. Central plate has circular photo of Ezzard Charles above which is an eagle with outstretched wings flanked on both sides by US, British and what might be French flags. Flags are enameled. The top of the plate has detached circular element with clear colored stones (possible paste or glass) encompassing the head of a wolf. The eagle carries a banner that reads [POLICE GAZETTE HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPION PRIZE RING BELT OF THE WORLD]. At bottom of the central plate is a banner that reads [PRESENTED BY H. H. ROSWELL POLICE GAZETTE / 1948].

Looking left of the central plate the first plate depicts a boxer in raised relief, next is an English rose, next is a US shield with eagle and the final plate is engraved with previous recipients of the award. Attached to the final plate is a clasp with two holes for fastening the belt. Looking right of central plate depicted in raised relief is another boxer, next is the Scottish thistle, followed by the Irish harp and the final plate is engraved with previous winner of this award. Attached to the final plate is the other half of the clasp with two raised stubs that coincide with the holes on the other half. The plates are joined together with hinges with long barrels, blunt at the top and pointed at the bottom.

The exterior of the case is black with three closing clasps and a central handle. Interior is lined with dark blue vinyl/paper and purple velvet and there are four pairs of Cu alloy straps that would have been wrapped in velvet and used to hold belt in place.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Charles in loving memory of Ezzard Charles

Object number

2017.28.2.1-.2

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No Known Copyright Restrictions

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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

Received by

Dick Howard, American, 1935 - 1967

Issued by

International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894

Commissioned by

Organizing Committee for the Games of the XVII Olympiad, Italian, 1958 - 1960

Italian National Olympic Committee, Italian, founded 1907

Designed by

Cassioli, Giuseppe, Italian, 1865 - 1942

Manufactured by

Stabilimenti Artistici Fiorentini, Italian

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/4 in. (7 x 7 x 0.6 cm)

Type

medals

Place depicted

Rome, Roma, Italy, Europe

Place made

Florence, Firenze, Italy, Europe

Date

1960

Description

An Olympic bronze medal from the 1960 Rome Games. 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 a block of text appears 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 medal is surrounded by a circular bronze molded laurel wreath with a flat banner at the bottom. On the obverse the banner is blank while on the reverse it is engraved with the word [ATLETICA]. Stamped on the left edge of the coin is a small line of text. At the top of the medal is a pair of hooks. The medal is held somewhat loosely in the wreath in 4 separate brackets.

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 Howard Family

Object number

2012.140.1

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Awards and Medals

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Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

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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

Dick Howard, American, 1935 - 1967

Signed by

Brundage, Avery, American, 1887 - 1975

Andreotti, Giulio, Italian, 1919 - 2013

Designed by

Tomei, Elio, Italian

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 16 1/8 x 20 1/16 in. (41 x 51 cm)

Type

diplomas

Place depicted

Rome, Roma, Italy, Europe

Date

1960

Description

A diploma from the 1960 Olympics in Rome awarded to Richard Wayne Howard. The diploma is a color print of a stone plaque on a stylized brick wall. The plaque is central with the logo of the 1960 Olympics on the left side. The logo features the Olympic rings capped with a statue of the Capitoline Wolf and the date in Roman numerals [MCMLX]. Text is printed in Italian in the central panel that recognizes Howard as the winner of the Bronze Medal in the Men's 400 M Hurdles. The diploma is signed by the International Olympic Committee president Avery Brundage and by the Organizational Committee president Giulio Andreotti. The back of the diploma is blank.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

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

Object number

2012.140.3

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

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

Illustrated by

Mancioli, Corrado, Italian, 1904 - 1958

Printed by

Salomone, Italian

Distributed by

Organizing Committee for the Games of the XVII Olympiad, Italian, 1958 - 1960

Owned by

Dick Howard, American, 1935 - 1967

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 13/16 x 6 1/16 in. (9.7 x 15.4 cm)

Type

admission tickets

Place depicted

Rome, Roma, Italy, Europe

Date

1960

Description

A ticket for admission to an athletic event at the Stadio Olimpico during the 1960 Rome Olympics. The ticket is pink with a red graphic of the portico of the Temple of Saturn. The portico is depicted as ruins with a piece of a fallen column in the foreground on the bottom center. Behind the portico, additional monuments and architecture can be seen. Below center to the right of the portico is a white graphic of the Olympic Stadium. At the top in the center is a block of red text and the logo of the 1960 Rome Olympics. The logo features the Olympic rings capped with a statue of the Capitoline Wolf and the date in Roman numerals. On the right side of the ticket is a stylized clock with the time at 3 o'clock and a white graphic of a track runner. Information about the event is printed in Italian above and below the image of the clock and runner. The reverse of the ticket features a black and white image of the Olympic Stadium. To the left of the image is a column of text with instructions. In the lower left quadrant is a vertical stamp of the ticket number.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

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

Object number

2012.140.4

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

Unidentified

Owned by

Dick Howard, American, 1935 - 1967

Medium

cloth, thread

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/4 x 2 7/8 in. (8.3 x 7.3 cm)

Type

badges

Date

1960

Description

An athlete patch from the 1960 Olympics in Rome owned by Dick Howard. The patch is for the United States team and is a red bordered shield with a white background. Within the shield is blue stitched letters. Along the top portion of the shield is [USA]. The center of the shield reads [OLYMPIC / GAMES / 1960].

Topic

African American

Olympics

Credit Line

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

Object number

2012.140.5

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

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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

Nike Inc., American, founded 1971

Owned by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Medium

leather, cloth, plastic and metal

Dimensions

Overall for each shoe: 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 11 3/8 in. (8.9 x 10.8 x 28.9 cm)

Type

running shoes

Date

ca. 1994

Description

A pair of custom designed Nike Zoom spike track shoes worn by Carl Lewis. The upper body is primarily a white mesh material. Gold metallic material on the heel, around the laces, on both sides of the toe box, and on the toe. The shoes have white laces. There is a yellow and red embroidered crown on a stripe of white suede on the inner and outer sides of both shoes. The tongue is white mesh. The shoes have black plastic soles. Nine spike wells on the front of the sole with spikes. The right shoe is missing two spikes.

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Track and field

Credit Line

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

Object number

2012.154.55ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Clothing-Historical

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Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

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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

Kappa, Italian, founded 1916

Worn by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Medium

nylon and ink

Dimensions

L x W (Measured flat): 27 1/4 x 16 3/4 in. (69.2 x 42.5 cm)

H x W x D (Measured on form): 25 x 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (63.5 x 33.7 x 21.6 cm)

Type

jerseys

sports uniforms

Place used

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

Date

1984

Description

Red mesh tank top jersey worn by Carl Lewis at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The tank top straps and the u-neckline are trimmed with a silver fabric. The proper right strap has the Kappa logo screen-printed in white and outlined in blue. It features the silhouette of a man and a woman sitting back to back with their knees bent. [USA] is screen-printed in white with a blue outline across the chest.

Both sides of the jersey have three stripes going down the center- white on the outer edges and red in the center. The lines are interrupted by four blue squares, starting directly under the arm holes. The blue squares contain the Kappa logo in white.

The back of the jersey is a solid red mesh. There are no distinguishing words, logos, etc.

On the inside of the jersey on the proper left there is an unidentifiable black, white, and blue label. On the proper right there is a manufacturer's label: [Kappa Sport/MADE IN ITALY] with the Kappa logo in red. The reverse has cleaning information and says [100% NYLON].

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

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

Object number

2012.154.58

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Clothing-Historical

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Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

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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

Nike Inc., American, founded 1971

Worn by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Signed by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Medium

polyester and elastic

Dimensions

L x W (Measured flat): 14 1/4 x 21 3/4 in. (36.2 x 55.2 cm)

Measured on a form: 12 7/8 x 11 x 7 in. (32.7 x 27.9 x 17.8 cm)

Type

athletic shorts

Date

late 20th century

Description

Red and white Nike running shorts. The shorts feature v-notch side vents on both sides. The proper right leg is solid red. The white section starts in the middle of the proper left leg, goes around the side, and ends in the middle of the back of the leg. The white portion of the shorts is outlined in red. There is a 1" elastic waistband with three (3) rows of red thread. The white area of the front and back of the proper left leg is sewn with black thread.

There is a black Nike "swoosh" logo on the bottom of the proper left leg in the white area made with thread. [Carl Lewis] is signed with black marker on the proper left hip in the white area.

There is white built-in underwear inside the shorts.

There is a manufacturer's label on the inside back of the waistband. Some of the information includes: [MADE IN TAIWAN], [100% POLYESTER], [SIZE L], and [SEE REVERSE FOR CARE]. To the left of the label there is a black and red Nike logo printed on the white lining.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Track and field

Credit Line

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

Object number

2012.154.66

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Clothing-Historical

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Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

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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

Nike Inc., American, founded 1971

Worn by

James, LeBron, American, born 1984

Medium

synthetic fiber , plastic , rubber

Dimensions

H x W x D (together): 8 9/16 × 7 5/8 × 19 7/8 in. (21.7 × 19.3 × 50.5 cm)

H x W x D (Left [a]): 8 9/16 × 3 15/16 × 19 7/8 in. (21.7 × 10 × 50.5 cm)

H x W x D (Right [b]): 8 1/16 × 3 15/16 × 19 7/8 in. (20.5 × 10 × 50.5 cm)

Type

sneakers

Place used

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

2017

Caption

LeBron James wore this pair of Equality shoes for the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the Washington Wizards on December 18, 2017. After the game, James told reporters,“Obviously, we know where we are right now. We know who’s at the helm. Us as Americans, no matter the skin color, no matter the race, no matter who you are, we all have to understand having equal rights and being able to stand for something, speak for something and keeping the conversation going…Obviously, I’ve been outspoken and well-spoken about what’s going on at the helm here. We’re never going to let one person dictate us Americans — how beautiful and how powerful we are as a people. Equality is all about understanding our rights, understanding what we stand for and how powerful we are as men, as women, black or white, or Hispanic. It don’t matter your race, whatever the case may be. This is a beautiful country.”

Description

A pair of Nike ZOOM + MAX "Equality" basketball shoes game-worn by LeBron James. The shoes are made from synthetic fabric upper and other manmade materials. The left shoe is all white, and the right is entirely black. Shoes are tongue-less high-tops with elasticated ankles and pull loops for pulling the shoes on. Both front loops have an impression of Roman numerals XV. The fabric of the shoes is stitched into a diamond pattern except at the heel, where gold embroidery spells out the word [EQUALITY]. Below the embroidery, the plastic sole extends up the back of the heel. Plastic sole extended up the back of the heel is decorated with a gold Nike-brand "swoosh" symbol and has [12/17 1st half] written in black marker on both shoes. Number on sole of left shoe reads [330503216] and number on sole of right shoe reads [LRJSFG23].

Topic

African American

Activism

Basketball

Clothing and dress

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of LeBron James

Object number

2018.58ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Clothing-Historical

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Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

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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

Pakistan Services Sports Control Board, Pakistani

Owned by

Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003

Medium

silver

Dimensions

Medal: 2 5/8 x 2 x 1/8 in. (6.7 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm)

Case for medal: 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 4 in. (2.1 x 7.9 x 10.2 cm)

Type

medals

Place made

Pakistan, Asia

Date

1956

Description

A two inch silver medal with original box. The medal is engraved with the text: [Exhibition Tennis Matches / Against Armed Forces of Pakistan / Althea Gibson / January 1956] on one side. The other side has engraved text around the edge of the circle that reads: [Services Sports Control Board Pakistan]. The text surrounds a symbol that includes an anchor, star, wings, and swords on the other side.

Topic

African American

International affairs

Tennis

Credit Line

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

Object number

2009.27.2ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Awards and Medals

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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

Created by

United States Tennis Association, American, founded 1881

Subject of

Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003

Medium

wool

Dimensions

29 3/4 x 29 3/8 in. (75.6 x 74.6 cm)

On form: 28 3/4 x 21 x 18 in. (73 x 53.3 x 45.7 cm)

Type

blazers

Place used

Edgeworth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

1957

Description

An off-white blazer with three buttons down the front center. The jacket has two pockets and features an embroidered American shield over crossed tennis racquets on the proper left chest.

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Tennis

Credit Line

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

Object number

2009.27.5

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Clothing-Historical

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Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

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

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Used by

Bush Stadium, American, 1931 - 2012

Subject of

Indianapolis Clowns, American, 1946 - 1989

Indianapolis ABCs, American, 1913 - 1926

Medium

paint on wood , cast iron , metal

Dimensions

H x W x D: 32 1/4 × 23 × 23 in., 29 lb. (81.9 × 58.4 × 58.4 cm, 13.2 kg)

Type

chairs

Place used

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

Date

1931

Description

A stadium-style folding seat made of slatted wood with cast iron frame. The seat is painted bright orange and has the number [12] stenciled in black paint on the top slat. A metal plaque gives information and dates about the teams who played at the stadium.

Topic

African American

Baseball

Segregation

Credit Line

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

Object number

2010.46

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

Manufactured by

Spalding, American, founded 1876

Signed by

Johnson, Magic, American, born 1959

Bird, Larry, American, born 1956

Medium

leather and rubber with ink

Dimensions

9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (24.1 x 24.1 x 24.1 cm)

Circumference: 29 1/4 in. (74.3 cm)

Type

basketballs

Date

1992

Description

A Spalding basketball signed by Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, co-captains of the U.S. "Dream Team" that won the gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Basketball

Credit Line

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

Object number

2011.44.2

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

Created by

United States Tennis Association, American, founded 1881

Subject of

Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003

Medium

metal

Dimensions

H x W: 1 3/4 × 1 3/8 in. (4.4 × 3.5 cm)

Type

medals

Place depicted

Edgeworth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

1957

Description

A circular Wightman Cup medal. On one side the medal is engraved: [Wightman Cup Matches, 1957, Edgeworth Club]. The reverse is engraved: [Althea Gibson / United States].

Topic

African American

Tennis

Credit Line

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

Object number

2009.27.4

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Awards and Medals

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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

Created by

Dana Photo Studio, American

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953

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 the "Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries. In this photo, the pair are standing chest to chest with interlocking arms.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Photography

Race relations

Credit Line

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

Object number

2010.36.1.2

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Media Arts-Photography

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Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

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

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with card stock and adhesive

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (8.9 x 14 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 the "Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries. In the photo, Jeffries can be seen in the background to be staggering away from Johnson. Two officials also stand in the ring. Their names are written in ink on their images. There postcard has been mailed and there is writing and a green one cent stamp on the reverse of the postcard.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Photography

Race relations

Credit Line

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

Object number

2010.36.1.3

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Media Arts-Photography

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Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

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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

Unidentified

Subject of

Paterson City Club, American

Cuban Stars, American, 1907 - 1930

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 9 x 6 x 1/16 in. (22.9 x 15.2 x 0.2 cm)

Type

programs

Place used

Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1920s

Description

A folded baseball scorecard consisting of blue printed ink on brown paper. On the front is [Paterson / City Club / vs. / "Cuban Stars"] and an advertisement for the Wonder Tavern in Paterson, New Jersey. In the middle is the printed scorecard surrounded by advertisements for local businesses. On the back is an advertisement for next week's game against "Joe Bush's All Phillies"

Topic

African American

Baseball

Segregation

Credit Line

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

Object number

2010.44.2

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

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

Rogell, William George, American, 1904 - 2003

Ozzie Virgil, Sr., Dominican American, born 1932

Detroit Tigers, American, founded 1894

Medium

paint on paper on cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 27 3/4 x 20 in. (70.5 x 50.8 cm)

Type

posters

Place depicted

Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America

Date

1958

Description

A large red and black hand-painted sign on paper mounted to a large piece of cardboard, with the message: [Mr. Rogell The Tigers Arent All White Anymore!].

Topic

African American

Activism

Baseball

Civil rights

Politics (Practical)

Race relations

Segregation

United States--History--1953-1961

Credit Line

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

Object number

2012.46.28

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist 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