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    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Aaron, Hank, American, 1934 - 2021
    Atlanta Braves, American, founded 1871
    Date
    1954-1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5000pixels × 3385pixels
    Title
    Digital image of Hank Aaron
    Description
    An image of Hank Aaron. The close-up image features Aaron wearing his Milwaukee Braves cap and looking straight at the camera.
    Portfolio/Series
    Baseball
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.33
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58f4373ed-6d45-4a60-9a6d-6fbb82c000f4
  • Photograph of Hank Aaron hugging his mother

    Created by
    United Press International, American, founded 1907
    Subject of
    Aaron, Hank, American, 1934 - 2021
    Date
    April 8, 1974
    Medium
    toner on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 1/8 x 10 in. (20.6 x 25.4 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photomechanical print of Hank Aaron hugging his mother and clutching a baseball after hitting his record-breaking 715th home run. A caption on the right gives information about the subject, date, and game that the photograph captures. The caption reads: [AJEX040804 - 4/8/74 - Atlanta: Hank Aaron is hugged by his mother after the Atlanta Braves Slugger hit his record breaking 715th home run [illegible] Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing in the 4th Inning [illegible] 715th home run ball is held to the right. (UPI) jls/pc.]
    Place depicted
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    photomechanical prints
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elmer J. Whiting, III
    Object number
    2011.17.78
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1974 United Press International. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5622d53f5-bc6e-4ea6-96dc-69dcfba8a9f1
  • Photograph of Joe Louis and William Rowe

    Created by
    Associated Press, American, founded 1846
    Subject of
    Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
    Rowe, William Leon, American, 1915 - 1997
    Date
    June 5, 1961
    Medium
    toner on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 1/8 x 10 in. (20.6 x 25.4 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photomechanical print of Joe Louis (right) and William Leon Rowe (left) testifying before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee on the subject of Castro's Cuba. Unidentified men can be seen in the background sitting behind Louis and Rowe. A caption on the right reads: [(WXA) Washington, June 5 -- WITNESSES TOGETHER -- Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis and his partner in a public relations, William Leon Rowe, left, sit together at the witness table during testimony today before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee in Washington. The two were members of the New York public relations firm of Louis and Rowe, which held a contract with the Cuban government to promote tourist business. They were called to discuss their experiences of Castro's Cuba (AP Wirephoto) (rbo21225stf-wca) 1961.]
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Cuba, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    photomechanical prints
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Local and regional
    Photography
    Politics
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elmer J. Whiting, III
    Object number
    2011.17.79
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1961 Associated Press. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51e23c2b9-2c3b-4cf5-bd2c-db32b46137f9
  • Scan of a man in a baseball uniform standing on the sidewalk

    Photograph by
    Johnson, John, American, 1879 - 1953
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Created by
    Keister, Douglas R., American
    Date
    1919-1925; scanned 2012
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8800 pixels × 6299 pixels, 158.66 MB
    Description
    A digital scan of a man posing in a baseball uniform in Lincoln, Nebraska. The man stands on a sidewalk in front of a house and yard. He wears a dark colored baseball uniform with white piping and [GILLENS] printed across the chest. He has a catcher's mitt on his left hand.
    Place captured
    Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Photography
    Recreation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.56.1.44
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Douglas Keister
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d765856a-76ff-4a78-bd7d-60a9b3dc9dd4
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Photograph of Chase County High School (Kansas) baseball team

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Chase County Junior/Senior High School, American
    Small, Edward, American, 1887 - unknown
    Horner, Oliver Howard, 1888 - 1939
    Date
    ca. 1907
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper on mounting board
    Dimensions
    H x W (Mounted): 10 15/16 × 13 15/16 in. (27.8 × 35.4 cm)
    H x W (Image): 7 3/4 × 9 11/16 in. (19.7 × 24.6 cm)
    Description
    A black and white team photograph of baseball players from Chase County High School in Kansas. There are three (3) rows of boys. The two (2) boys in the front row center are sitting cross-legged and the two (2) boys on the sides are lying on their sides, with their legs facing out. They have their outer arms resting on their legs and their inner arms are on the floor, propping them up. The front row contains the only African American player. He is second from the proper left side and is holding a baseball in his hands. The other sitting player to his right has a catcher's mask in front of him. There are two baseballs in the shape of an "X" on the ground in front of them.
    The middle row contains five (5) players kneeling on the ground. The player on the far proper right has his hands on his hips, the player in the middle has his hands in front of him, and the player on the far proper left has his arms on his side.
    The back row contains four (4) people standing. The boy second from the proper right side is also a player on the team. The other three (3) boys are wearing suits. They are wearing neck ties, except for the boy on the proper right side, who is wearing a bow tie. They are standing in front of a backdrop. The backdrop, which has an unidentifiable image on it, is placed in front of a paneled wall. The boy second from the proper left is Oliver Howard Horner.
    All of the players are wearing the same uniforms. The button down shirts have collars and have sleeves that end around the elbows. The shirts have letters across the chest. A "C." on the proper right side, a "C." in the center, and a "H.S." on the proper left side. The boys are wearing quilted pants with belts and black and white striped baseball socks. Several of the players are also wearing their baseball gloves. Many of the players are wearing white long sleeve shirts under their uniform shirts.
    The photograph is dry mounted on a black board. The bottom proper right corner of the board is missing. There are several areas where the black part of the board has peeled off. The back of the board is grey. There are no markings on the back. In several areas on the sides and corners the grey has peel off a bit.
    Place captured
    Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    American West
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Education
    Photography
    Race relations
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1865-1921
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tyson D. Arnold
    Object number
    2015.94.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ff2342e1-6cbb-4171-a081-f13838d7e7b6
  • Photographic print of the 1941 Homestead Grays

    Photograph by
    Charles "Teenie" Harris, American, 1908 - 1998
    Subject of
    Homestead Grays, American, 1912 - 1950
    Posey, Seward Hayes, 1887 - 1951
    Gaston, Robert
    Wright, Johnny, American, 1916 - 1990
    Leonard, Buck, American, 1907 - 1997
    McDuffie, Terris, American, 1910 - 1968
    Partlow, Roy, American, 1911 - 1987
    Wilson, Jud, American, 1894 - 1963
    Hamilton, J. C., American
    Whatley, Dave, American, born 1914
    Harris, Vic, American, 1905 - 1978
    Brown, Ray, American, 1908 - 1965
    Williams, Chester, American, 1906 - 1952
    Easterling, Howard, American, 1911 - 1993
    Carlisle, Matt, American, 1910 - 1973
    Date
    1941
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 × 11 7/16 in. (22.9 × 29.1 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 13 15/16 in. (27.9 × 35.4 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Homestead Grays baseball team posed on Forbes Field in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The team is pictured in two rows with team manager Seward "See" Posey sitting in front at center. The first row, kneeling, from the left, includes: kneeling from left: Robert "Rab Roy" Gaston, Johnny Wright, Buck Leonard, Terris McDuffie, Roy Partlow, Jud Wilson, and unknown. The second row, standing, from the left includes: J. C. Hamilton, Dave Whatley, Vic Harris, Ray Brown, Chester Williams, Howard Easterling, and Matt Carlisle. The bottom right corner has an inscription of the number: [340]. The back of the photograph is blank.
    Place depicted
    Oakland, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Charles A. Harris and Beatrice Harris in memory of Charles "Teenie" Harris
    Object number
    2014.302.78
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Carnegie Museum of Art, Charles "Teenie" Harris Archive
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd598122eb4-4268-48a3-aeff-60ae3a084469
  • Photograph of a baseball player and a woman

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    ca. 1930
    Medium
    platinum and/or palladium on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 3 7/16 in. (12.7 x 8.7 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of a baseball player for the Trojans standing with a woman in a hat and overcoat. They stand on a field and behind them in another Trojan. The back of the photograph has black paper adhered and a blue stamp of a [7].
    Place depicted
    Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    platinum prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Brenda Strong
    Object number
    2011.42.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55ee11aa8-5a61-48a7-a7b3-76891ffaf8dd
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Photograph of Aaron Molyneaux Hewlett, gymnasium coach of Harvard University

    Photograph by
    Warren, George Kendall, died 1884
    Subject of
    Hewlett, Aaron Molyneaux, American, 1820 - 1871
    Date
    1859-1871
    Medium
    albumen and silver on paper on pasteboard
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 1/8 × 10 in. (33.3 × 25.4 cm)
    Description
    This photographic print depicts Aaron Molyneaux Hewlett, the first African American gymnasium coach at Harvard University. Hewlett is seated and is surrounded by a variety of exercise equipment. He wears a striped three-piece suit and a dark necktie. The print is cut in an oval shape and mounted on thick pasteboard that is tinted a light tan around the print. The text "Warren Phot." is printed in the lower left corner of the tinted paper. Written in the top left corner of the reverse in blue ink is the text, "1866-BOSTON / "HARVARD".
    Place made
    Harvard University, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    photographic prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Education
    Health
    Photography
    Recreation
    Sports
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.174.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd597dc7869-c6bf-4f91-ae24-8420e8081c2b
  • Scott and Templeton, L.A., CA 1979

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Scott, Tony, American, born 1951
    Templeton, Garry, American, born 1956
    St. Louis Cardinals, American, founded 1881
    Date
    1979
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3374pixels × 5000pixels
    Description
    An image of Tony Scott (left) and Garry Templeton (right). The two are sitting in a dugout wearing their St. Louis Cardinals uniforms. Scott is looking away from the camera and holds a paper cup in his proper left hand. Templeton is looking at the camera with his arms resting on the back of the bench. His proper left hand has a batting glove on it and is holding his mitt.
    Place depicted
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Baseball
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.35
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aa605766-a996-4159-b255-faca99230bc4
  • Derek Jeter, Tampa, Fl. 2003

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Jeter, Derek, American, born 1974
    New York Yankees, American, founded 1901
    Date
    2003
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2800pixels × 2200pixels
    Description
    An image of Derek Jeter in Tampa, Florida. The close-up image features Jeter looking straight into the camera wearing his New York Yankees uniform.
    Place depicted
    Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Baseball
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.38
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cf71b991-c9a1-4c8a-801a-c5864df49b03
  • Ali & Frazier, Philadelphia 2003

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Frazier, Joe, American, 1944 - 2011
    Date
    2003
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3371pixels × 2435pixels
    Description
    An image of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in 2003. The two are featured next to one another in their boxing robes. Ali, left, is seated and is wearing a silk Everlast robe. Frazier, right, is standing wearing a silk robe with flowers on it. The background has a structure to make it look like they are inside a boxing ring.
    Place depicted
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Icons
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.24
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f036667-26a8-4e3b-bc53-18723c9a09b7
  • Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym

    Photograph by
    Satterwhite, Al, American
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Date
    1971
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 16 × 11 1/2 in. (40.6 × 29.2 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 19 × 12 15/16 in. (48.3 × 32.9 cm)
    Caption
    In 1967, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended Muhammad Ali’s boxing license in response to his refusal to be inducted into the draft on the grounds of his religious beliefs as a minister of Islam. Ali successfully took the Commission to court, claiming discrimination in violation of his rights under the Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This photograph documents his time in the 5th Street Gymnasium in 1971, soon after his license was reinstated. According to Miami sports journalist Roy Firestone, Ali was training for his March 8, 1971 match against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden that was billed as “The Fight of the Century.”
    Description
    A photographic print of Muhammad Ali training in the 5th Street Gym in Miami. The low-angle photograph, features Ali shirtless, with Everlast boxing shorts. His left hand, ungloved, punches up towards a speed bag, while his right hand, ungloved, is in a fist at his midline. Posters for fights at Madison Square Garden are visible in the background. The back of the photograph has copyright and photographer information.
    Place depicted
    Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    inkjet prints
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Broadcaster Roy Firestone
    Object number
    2017.35.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Satterwhite. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50b690226-5e3c-41e4-a82d-7e92ed3f9a93
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Photographic postcard of James J. Jeffries staggering away from Jack Johnson

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946
    Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953
    Date
    1910
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    photographic postcards
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5904ad966-2cc2-4585-b241-6d5e405b2ed3
  • Ken Griffey, Jr., Chicago 1994

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Griffey, Ken Jr., American, born 1969
    Seattle Mariners, American, founded 1977
    Date
    1994
    Medium
    digital
    Description
    An image of Ken Griffey, Jr. mid-swing. The image is taken from the ground up showing Griffey as he extends his arms forward to swing his bat. He is dressed in his Seattle Mariners uniform. The outline of a stadium is visible in the background.
    Place depicted
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Baseball
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.37
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd507e1e67b-3249-464c-ac6f-a704fd10e252
  • Ken Landreaux, LA Dodgers

    Created by
    Adams, Charles C., American
    Subject of
    Landreaux, Ken, American, born 1954
    Los Angeles Dodgers, American, founded 1883
    Date
    1980s
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper , cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
    Description
    Chromogenic print of LA Dodgers' Ken Landreaux. Landreaux is on the phone inside the LA Dodgers dugout. The back of the photograph has an inscription about the subject of the photograph and the photographer's information.
    Place depicted
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles C. Adams
    Object number
    2011.171.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Charles Adams
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56252e15d-3afc-43ac-92ac-4c38b8286010
  • Photograph of two baseball players

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    ca. 1930
    Medium
    platinum and/or palladium on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 3/16 x 2 1/16 in. (8.1 x 5.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of two Trojan baseball players wearing their uniforms. They stand shoulder-to-shoulder, likely on a baseball infield. Behind them, a chain-link fence, tree, and brick facade of a building are all visible. The back of the photograph has black paper adhered to it.
    Place depicted
    Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    platinum prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Brenda Strong
    Object number
    2011.42.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50f231985-cf60-45a5-b0db-8cd58e9d39ad
  • Ali vs. Terrell, The Astrodome, Houston, 1967

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Terrell, Ernie, American, 1939 - 2014
    Date
    February 6, 1967
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3428pixels × 5000pixels
    Description
    An image of Muhammad Ali fighting Ernie Terrell in 1967 at the Houston Astrodome. The close-up image shows Ali landing a left handed punch, while Terrell in crouch position, has both arms up to block the hit. Ali stands to the left of the photograph, Terrell to the right.
    Place depicted
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Icons
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.22.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56e478062-cfb4-46e1-9f47-913d68a14fc5
  • Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym

    Photograph by
    Satterwhite, Al, American
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Date
    1971
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 11 1/2 × 17 in. (29.2 × 43.2 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 12 15/16 × 19 in. (32.9 × 48.3 cm)
    Caption
    In 1967, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended Muhammad Ali’s boxing license in response to his refusal to be inducted into the draft on the grounds of his religious beliefs as a minister of Islam. Ali successfully took the Commission to court, claiming discrimination in violation of his rights under the Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This photograph documents his time in the 5th Street Gymnasium in 1971, soon after his license was reinstated. According to Miami sports journalist Roy Firestone, Ali was training for his March 8, 1971 match against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden that was billed as “The Fight of the Century.”
    Description
    A photographic print of Muhammad Ali training in the 5th Street Gym in Miami. Ali is featured shirtless, punching with right hand, ungloved, upward towards a speed bag. Posters for fights at Madison Square Garden are visible in the background. The back of the photograph has copyright and photographer information.
    Place depicted
    Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    inkjet prints
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Broadcaster Roy Firestone
    Object number
    2017.35.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Satterwhite. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5502c944c-25a4-42c7-81c1-10b6d2a8a793
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Photographic postcard of Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries clinching

    Created by
    Dana Photo Studio, American
    Subject of
    Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946
    Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953
    Date
    1910
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    photographic postcards
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd568a3998d-e3c6-4707-a64d-b23af836ba5b
  • Untitled

    Photograph by
    Williams, Milton, American, born 1940
    Subject of
    Escalera, Alfredo, American, born 1952
    Becerril, Carlos, American
    Date
    May 16, 1977
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and Sheet): 7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in. (20.2 x 25.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of a boxing match. One boxer has been knocked down and the referee stands over him. Alfredo Escalara is to the right of the referee and is prepared to deliver another blow. The audience can be seen beyond the ring. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped on the back.
    Place depicted
    Landover, Prince George's, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Local and regional
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives
    Object number
    2011.15.47
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Milton Williams
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f14f1309-52c4-417e-9dce-43081e6ff2f0

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