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Sneakers worn by Julius "Dr. J" Erving and inscribed to Doc Stanley
- Manufactured by
- Converse, American, founded 1908
- Worn by
- Julius Erving, American, born 1950
- Signed by
- Julius Erving, American, born 1950
- Received by
- "Doc" Stanley, American
- Subject of
- Philadelphia 76ers, American, founded 1963
- Medium
- leather, rubber and cloth
- Dimensions
- H x W (2015.115.1a left): 7 × 4 1/2 in. (17.8 × 11.4 cm)
- H x W (215.115.1b right): 7 3/16 × 4 1/2 in. (18.3 × 11.4 cm)
- Type
- sneakers
- Date
- ca. 1981
- Description
- A pair of white and red Converse sneakers worn and autographed by Julius Erving. The sneakers are predominantly white with red stars and red chevrons on both sides. Printed in red ink on the outward facing side of the shoes is: [DR J]. The laces are white and run from the edge of the vamp to the top of the tongue. The tongue is white with red lettering that reads: [All Star / Converse].The interior is red. The back top portion of the shoe has a red background with the Converse logo in red and white. The rubber soles are white with a thatched pattern and an imprint that reads: [Converse / All Star / Made In USA]. Both sneakers are signed in black ink on the outward facing side. The proper left side of the left shoe (2015.115.1a) has Erving's signature and reads: [Julius Erving / # 6]. The proper right side of the right shoe (2015.115.1b) reads: [To Mel from / "Dr J" 3/81].
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Basketball
- Clothing and dress
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.115.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Sneakers worn by Julius "Dr. J" Erving
- Manufactured by
- Converse, American, founded 1908
- Worn by
- Julius Erving, American, born 1950
- Subject of
- Philadelphia 76ers, American, founded 1963
- Medium
- leather, rubber and cloth
- Dimensions
- H x W (2015.115.1a left): 6 7/8 × 4 7/16 in. (17.5 × 11.3 cm)
- H x W (215.115.1b right): 6 7/8 × 4 7/16 in. (17.5 × 11.3 cm)
- Type
- sneakers
- Date
- ca. 1981
- Description
- A pair of white and red Converse sneakers worn by Julius Erving. The sneakers are predominantly white with red stars and red chevrons on both sides. Printed in red ink on the outward facing side of the shoes is: [DR J]. The laces are white and run from the edge of the vamp to the top of the tongue. The tongue is white with red lettering that reads: [All Star / Converse].The interior is red. The back top portion of the shoe has a red background with the Converse logo in red and white. The rubber soles are white with a thatched pattern and an imprint that reads: [Converse / All Star / Made In USA].
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Basketball
- Clothing and dress
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.115.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Boxing headgear worn by Muhammad Ali
- Created by
- Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910
- Owned by
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- leather, padding, cloth, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 26.7 x 17.8 cm)
- Type
- headgear
- Place collected
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1973
- Caption
- It was in this gym and the surrounding neighborhood with its vibrant mix of racial, political and cultural identities, some have argued, that Cassius Clay took his first crucial steps to becoming Muhammad Ali.
- Description
- Black leather boxing headgear with yellow interior. Open face design with cheek protection and adjustable head and chin straps for customized fit. "EVERLAST" label on front.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.19.1
- 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
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Football commemorating Eddie Robinson's 324th win at Grambling State University
- 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."
- 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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- 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
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Football helmet worn by Emmitt Smith as a member of the Dallas Cowboys
- Manufactured by
- Riddell, American, founded 1929
- Worn by
- Emmitt Smith, American, born 1969
- Medium
- plastic , metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 × 9 × 12 in. (25.4 × 22.9 × 30.5 cm)
- Type
- helmets
- Place depicted
- Dallas, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1990-2004
- Description
- A football helmet worn by Emmitt Smith as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Helmet is covered with nicks and abrasions from impacts. Helmet is size 7 1/4 and was made by Riddell. There is a blue and white star decal on both sides. Shield-shaped sticker at back right reads [All / American / 7 1/4]. Label on back of helmet on white stripe reads [E. SMITH]. On interior padding on right side, underlined in black ink: [EMM]. On interior padding on right side in red marker: [GO / GIANTS]. Interior at crown on the plastic that covers the ring-shaped pad is [RIDDELL / 16543]. Interior above left ear hole is a sticker that reads [PROVA / Let's Get Legit! / www.provagroup.com / Z4vuNK2u1c]. Interior, behind right ear hole, on lip of foam insert, is [16003-2] stamped into the plastic.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Emmitt Smith From His Personal Collection
- Object number
- 2017.84.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Football jersey worn by Emmitt Smith as a member of the Dallas Cowboys
- Manufactured by
- Reebok International Ltd., British, founded 1895
- Worn by
- Emmitt Smith, American, born 1969
- Medium
- nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W (Flat): 39 × 34 1/2 in. (99.1 × 87.6 cm)
- Type
- jerseys
- sports uniforms
- Place depicted
- Dallas, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2001
- Description
- Football jersey worn by Emmitt Smith as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. The jersey is blue with white sleeves. White stars with blue and white trim are stiched on at the shoulders, and white numbers [22] with blue and white trim are stiched on the front and back. Blue numbers 22 are stiched on the sleeves. Stiched on in white letters on upper back is [E. SMITH]. Two tags on the collar read [01-44] and [(blue and white circular logo) / WE TRAK / www.wetrak.com]. Sticker adhered to jersey at right of WE TRAK tag reads [WT288104251] in black print. Tag at front bottom of jersey reads [reebok / (Dallas Cowboys helmet) / Designed and engineered / to the exact specifications / of the Dallas Cowboys]. Two small tags adhered to jersey using shared stitching read [4"L.B.] and [44]. Tag on lower interior of jersey reads [100% NYLON / MADE IN / BERLIN, WI / U.S.A. / OVER FOR CARE] with [NOV 22, 2001] written over it in black marker. Reverse of tag has washing instructions. WETRAK tag is adhered to jersey with zip tie through mesh at front lower right. Tag gives [WT2388104251] on front and notice of certification by WeTrak, Inc. on the back.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Emmitt Smith From His Personal Collection
- Object number
- 2017.84.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Football cleats worn by Emmitt Smith
- Manufactured by
- Reebok International Ltd., British, founded 1895
- Worn by
- Emmitt Smith, American, born 1969
- Medium
- imitation leather
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Left shoe, a): 6 × 4 1/4 × 12 1/4 in. (15.2 × 10.8 × 31.1 cm)
- H x W x D (Right shoe, b): 6 × 4 1/4 × 12 1/4 in. (15.2 × 10.8 × 31.1 cm)
- Type
- athletic shoes
- Place depicted
- Dallas, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2002-2004
- Description
- One pair of blue and white size 12 1/2 Reebok football cleats worn by Emmitt Smith. Shoes have minor scuffing at the toe and lower third of the leather. Both shoes have the number 22 written in black marker at the heel. Text on outsole of both shoes reads [AUTHENTIC / reebok / FOOTBALL]. Tag on inside of tongue on both shoes reads [EQUIPMENT / NFL / MADE IN CHINA / FABRIQUE EN CHINE / USA UK EUR CM / 12.5 11.5 46 30.5]. Tag on insole of both shoes reads [EQUIPMENT / NFL / ENGINEERED BY REEBOK TO THE / EXACT SPECIFICATIONS OF THE / NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE / NAME # (blank) / 8NFIELD reebok]. Sticker on inside of right shoe reads [PROVA / Let's Get Legit! / www.provagroup.com / Z4vuNK2w1r].
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Emmitt Smith From His Personal Collection
- Object number
- 2017.84.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Baseball bat used by Frank Robinson
- 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.
- 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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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- 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
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Hockey stick used and signed by Joel Ward
- Manufactured by
- Reebok International Ltd., British, founded 1895
- Used by
- Ward, Joel Randal, Canadian, born 1980
- Signed by
- Ward, Joel Randal, Canadian, born 1980
- Subject of
- Washington Capitals, American, born 1974
- Medium
- carbon
- Dimensions
- H x W: 68 1/2 × 9 in. (174 × 22.9 cm)
- Type
- hockey sticks
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2011-2014
- Description
- A Reebok Ribcor Tri Matrix hockey stick game-used by Joel Ward. The stick is mostly black with silver, white, and neon green accents. The top of the stick has red and white tape on the handle. On one of the edges white text reads: [WARD / M / 95 / T / E03504 / V02 / SV]. Another edge has two stickers with the stick's serial number printed in black ink. The blade has Joel Wards signature and number on the front side.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.133
- 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
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- ball game equipment
- Place used
- Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2006; used 2007
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Baseball signed by the 1954 Champion New York Giants Team
- 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.
- 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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- 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
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Baseball bat used by Willie Mays
- 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].
- 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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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- 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
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Baseball from the 1992 World Series autographed by Joe Carter
- 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].
- 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
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Catcher's mitt used by Roy Campanella
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Campanella, Roy, American, 1921 - 1993
- Medium
- leather, padding, metal
- Dimensions
- 9 3/4 × 12 × 3 5/16 in. (24.8 × 30.5 × 8.5 cm)
- Type
- gloves
- Place used
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1950
- Description
- A dark brown leather catcher's mitt used by Roy Campanella. The catcher's mitt lacks individual fingers and is to be worn on the left hand. The back has an adjustable strap across the top with leather strip ties strung through metal grommets around the perimeter of the glove. An opening is under the adjustable trap. The glove is heavily padded.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.30.3
- 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
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Travel bag used by Tommie Smith for the 1968 Olympics
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Smith, Tommie, American, born 1944
- Medium
- leather, cotton, plastic, metal, and ink
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 11 3/4 × 18 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (29.8 × 47 × 19.1 cm)
- Type
- bags (containers)
- Place used
- Mexico City, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
- Date
- 1968
- Description
- A 1968 Olympic travel bag.
- The navy bag has rounded corners on the top. The front panel of the bag and the back panel of the bag are trimmed in white. There is a metal zipper going along the top center of the bag. The zipper pull reads [TALON] and has vertical grooved lines. On the front of the bag and the back of the bag there are two metal rings. There is a white plastic handle connected to them. There is text screen-printed on both sides of the bag. It reads [USA] in red with a white outline and [OLYMPIC TEAM] in white underneath. Some of the text has scratches and smudges. There are also some spots on other areas of the bag and on the handles.
- There is a white faded rectangle on the back of the bag in the top proper right corner. Tommie Smith's autograph appears in black ink. The bottom of the bag has six (6) metal rivets, three along the front and three along the back.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Olympics
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tommie and Delois Smith
- Object number
- 2016.110.3
- 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
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Football signed by Jerry Rice
- Manufactured by
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
- Signed by
- Jerry Rice, American, born 1962
- Subject of
- San Francisco 49ers, American, founded 1946
- National Football League, American, founded 1920
- Medium
- leather and rubber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (not fully inflated): 5 7/8 × 13 1/2 × 6 3/4 in. (14.9 × 34.3 × 17.1 cm)
- Type
- footballs
- Place depicted
- San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1989-2006
- Description
- A Wilson NFL football signed by Jerry Rice. The football is tan and white with white laces and black, gold, and red text throughout. The text on the football reads: [Wilson / Official / NFL / Paul Tagliabue / Commissioner] and [Wilson / Made In USA/I / Inflate 13 lbs/V / San Francisco Forty Niners]. Jerry Rice's signature, in black ink, is on one side of the football. The football also came with an accessory mesh net ball bag (2016.66.3.1_ACC1).
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
- Object number
- 2016.66.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Football signed by Jerry Rice
- Manufactured by
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
- Signed by
- Jerry Rice, American, born 1962
- Subject of
- San Francisco 49ers, American, founded 1946
- National Football League, American, founded 1920
- Medium
- leather and rubber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 × 13 1/2 × 8 in. (17.8 × 34.3 × 20.3 cm)
- Type
- footballs
- Place made
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- after 2006
- Description
- A Wilson NFL football signed by Jerry Rice. The football is leather with white rubber laces. There is an inscription written in black in on the laces that reads [R / Q]. The logos for the NFL and Wilson are visible and there is text throughout. The text reads: [(NFL Logo) / American Football Conference / National Football Conference / National Football League / Wilson / Made In USA / 8Z]; ["The Duke" / Wilson / (NFL Logo) / Roger Goodell / Commissioner]; and [49ers]. Jerry Rice's signature, in silver marker, is visible on one side.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
- Object number
- 2016.66.3.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Corner stool from Dundee's 5th St. Gym
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Used by
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Medium
- wood, paint
- Dimensions
- H x W: 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 12 in. (41.9 x 31.8 x 30.5 cm)
- Type
- stools
- Date
- ca. 1973
- Description
- A four-legged wooden stool that has been painted red.
- Topic
- African American
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.19.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ringside bell from Dundee's 5th St. Gym
- Created by
- Pacer Electronics
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Used by
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Medium
- metal , plastic , pressure-sensitive tape
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (29.2 x 19.1 x 6 cm)
- Type
- bells (idiophones)
- Date
- ca. 1973
- Description
- The casing for the electric bell is black with a green and red label. The bell itself is white with "Pacer" in red letters.
- Topic
- African American
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.19.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Seat from Perry Stadium
- 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
- See more items in
- 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