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Tools and Equipment

Catcher's mitt used by Roy Campanella

ca. 1950

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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…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.30.3
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Sports & Achievement

Caterine Ibargüen

1984–

Caterine Ibargüen Mena ODB (born 12 February 1984) is a retired Colombian athlete competing in high jump, long jump and triple jump. Her notable achievements include a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics, silver medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics, two…

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Sports & Achievement

Catherine Hardy Lavender

1930–2017

Catherine Hardy Lavender (née Catherine Hardy) (February 8, 1930 – September 8, 2017) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 100-meter dash. She won an Olympic gold medal in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1952 Olympic Summer Games in Helsinki,…

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Literature

Catherine Ugwu

1964–

Catherine Oliaku Ugwu (born 1964) is a British executive producer, artistic director, and consultant working in large-scale ceremonies and events, including for the Summer and Winter Olympics, the Summer Paralympics, the Asian, European, Islamic…

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Sports & Achievement

Cato June

1979–

Cato Nnamdi June (born November 18, 1979) is an American football coach and former player who is an assistant linebackers coach for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played as a linebacker in the NFL after being selected by…

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Sports

Cayden Lindstrom

2006–

Cayden Lindstrom (born February 3, 2006) is a Canadian college ice hockey player who is a forward for Michigan State University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was drafted fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2024…

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Sports & Achievement

Cazzie Russell

1944–

Cazzie Lee Russell (born June 7, 1944) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. An NBA All-Star, he was selected by the New York Knicks with the first overall pick of the 1966 NBA draft. He won an NBA championship with the Knicks in…

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Sports & Achievement

CC Sabathia

1980–

Carsten Charles Sabathia Jr. ( sə-BA-thee-uh; born July 21, 1980) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees. Sabathia batted…

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Sports

Cecil Cole

1919–2002

Cecil Edward Cole (September 23, 1919 – June 20, 2002) was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1940s. A native of Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Cole graduated from Connellsville High School in 1937, and served in the US Army during World War II. He…

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Sports

Cecil Cooper

1949–

Cecil Celester Cooper (born December 20, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player, coach, manager and sports agent.

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Sports

Cecil Espy

1963–

Cecil Edward Espy (born October 20, 1963) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cincinnati Reds in 1983 and 1987–1993.

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Sports

Cecil Fielder

1963–

Cecil Grant Fielder (born September 21, 1963) is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman.

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Cecil Leonard

1946–2020

Cecil Leonard (July 20, 1946 – August 5, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back for two seasons with the New York Jets of the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Jets…

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Sports

Cedric Agnew

1986–

Cedric Agnew (born December 11, 1986) is an American professional boxer. He challenged once for the WBO light heavyweight title in 2014.

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Film & Television

Cedric Alexander

1989–

Cedric Alexander Johnson (born August 16, 1989) is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he is a member of The System. He also makes sporadic appearances on the independent circuit.

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Sports

Cedric Benson

1982–2019

Cedric Myron Benson (December 28, 1982 – August 17, 2019) was an American professional football player who spent eight years as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers. He played…

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Sports

Cedric Boswell

1969–

Cedric Boswell (born July 21, 1969) is an American professional boxer. He was touted as a future heavyweight contender early in his pro career, which began in 1994.

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Sports

Cedric Hunter

1988–

Cedric Scott Hunter (born March 10, 1988) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies.

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Cedric McMillan

1977–2022

Cedric Kennan McMillan (August 17, 1977 – April 12, 2022) was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder and United States Army Instructor. His last victory was the 2017 Arnold Classic.

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Sports & Achievement

Cedric Mullins

1994–

Boyce Cedric Mullins II (born October 1, 1994) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets. Mullins played college…

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Sports & Achievement

Cedric Pearl

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Cedric E. Pearl (born c. 1969) is an American football coach. He is the head football coach for Allen University, a position he has held since 2024. He was the head football coach for Central State University from 2014 to 2019. He also coached for…

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Cedric Thomas

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Cedric Thomas is an American college football coach and former player. He is the head coach at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi, a position he has held since December 2023. Thomas previously served as the defensive coordinator at Alcorn State…

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Sports

Celera Barnes

1998–

Celera Barnes (born 2 December 1998) is an American track and field athlete who competes as a sprinter.

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Sports

Celia Quansah

1995–

Celia Quansah (born 25 October 1995) is an English rugby sevens player who plays for Trailfinders Women. She was selected as a member of the Great Britain women's national rugby sevens team for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

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