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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Hank Baskett

1982–

Henry Randall Baskett III (born September 4, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, and Indianapolis Colts.

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Hank Griffin

Biography

Hank Griffin (ca. 1870 – 2 May 1911) was an African American boxer who fought some of the greatest fighters in history, including World Colored Middleweight Champion Harris "The Black Pearl" Martin, World Colored Heavyweight Champion Frank Childs and World…

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Hank Mason

1931–2020

Henry Mason (June 19, 1931 – May 29, 2020) was an American professional baseball player. Mason was a 6 ft (1.83 m), 185 lb (84 kg) right-handed pitcher whose eight-season (1955–62) minor league career included brief stints as a relief pitcher with the 1958…

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Hank Presswood

1921–2014

Henry Presswood (October 7, 1921 – December 27, 2014) was an American infielder who played in the Negro American League. He batted and threw right handed. Born in Electric Mills, Mississippi, Presswood played sandlot ball before joining the Mill City…

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Sports & Achievement

Hank Thompson (baseball)

1925–1969

Henry Curtis Thompson (December 8, 1925 – September 30, 1969) was an American player in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball who played primarily as a third baseman. A left-handed batter, he played with the Dallas Green Monarchs (1941), Kansas City…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Hank Thompson, Suitcase Simpson, Larry Doby, Roy Campanella, George Crowe, Monte Irvin, New York Cubans.

1952

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This black-and-white photograph depicts the Campanella All Stars baseball team members, who stand along the first base line. Inscription on the front reads, "CAMPANELLA / ALL STARS / 1952 / WITHERS / MEMPHIS ."

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2009.16.13
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Hannah Baptiste

Biography

Hannah Baptiste is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sutton United. Born in England, she represents the Guyana women's national team.

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Hannah Williams

1998–

Hannah Williams (born 23 April 1998) is a British track and field athlete. She won the bronze medal in the women's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Championships. She became British champion when winning the 200 metres event at the 2020…

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Hardbody Harrison

1966–

Harrison Norris Jr. (born August 22, 1966) is an American former professional wrestler, amateur boxer, and soldier. He appeared with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) under the ring names Hardbody Harrison and sometimes Hardbody Harris.

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Hardy Nickerson

1965–

Hardy Otto Nickerson Sr. (born September 1, 1965) is an American former professional football player and coach. He played as a linebacker for four teams over 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) from 1987 to 2002. He played college football for…

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Clothing - Sports Uniforms

Harlem Globetrotters jersey worn by Meadowlark Lemon

1973-1980

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Game-worn and signed Harlem Globetrotters jersey worn by Meadowlark Lemon. The blue sleeveless jersey has a scoop neckline. The neckline and both arm wholes are trimmed in red and white stripes. There is red text with a white border embroidered across the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.91.3
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Harlon Barnett

1967–

Harlon T. Barnett (born January 2, 1967) is an American football coach and former player who is currently the safeties coach at University of Pittsburgh. He was the interim head coach at Michigan State University for most of the 2023 season. Barnett…

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Sports

Harold Baines

1959–

Harold Douglas Baines (born March 15, 1959) is an American former designated hitter and right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for five American League (AL) teams from 1980 to 2001, and is best known for his three stints with the Chicago White…

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Harold Blevins

1943–

Harold Blevins (born October 19, 1943) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He was a four-year starter for the Arkansas AM&N Golden Lions, where he is considered one of the program's greatest scorers. Blevins was a three-time…

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Harold Brazier

1955–

Harold Leon Brazier (born October 22, 1955, in South Bend, Indiana) is an American former boxer. Harold is the brother of fellow professional boxer Kevin Brazier.

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Harold D. Martin

1899–1945

Harold Douglas "Doc" Martin (April 14, 1899 – March 23, 1945) was an American college football player and coach, and a Negro league baseball player. Martin served as the head football coach at Virginia Union University from 1921 to 1923, Shaw University…

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Harold Ellis (basketball)

1970–

Harold Ellis (born October 7, 1970) is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6-foot-5-inch (1.96 m) shooting guard from Morehouse College, Ellis was never drafted by a National Basketball Association team but did manage to play in 3 NBA seasons.

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Harold Gould (baseball)

1924–2012

Harold Lorenzo Gould, Sr. (September 29, 1924 – November 9, 2012) was a baseball pitcher with the Philadelphia Stars in the Negro leagues from 1947 to 1948. The right-hander won 19 games over the two seasons including an impressive rookie campaign with 14…

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Harold Gray (American football)

1938–1990

Harold Curtis "House" Gray (October 24, 1938 – April 30, 1990) was an American football player and coach of football and baseball. He served as the head football coach at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore from 1973 to 1977, compiling a record of…

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Harold Hairston

1922–1998

Harold Hairston (April 6, 1922 – August 25, 1998) was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1940s. A native of Raleigh, West Virginia, Hairston served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He made his Negro leagues debut in 1946 with…

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Harold Hunter (basketball)

1926–2013

Harold Hunter Sr. (April 30, 1926 – March 7, 2013) was an American basketball coach and player. He became the first African American to sign a professional contract with a National Basketball Association (NBA) team when he joined the Washington Capitols on…

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Harold Jackson (American football)

1946–

Harold Leon Jackson (born January 6, 1946) is an American former football player and coach. He played professionally as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) from 1968 through 1983 after a two-year stint playing college football for the…

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Harold Poole

1943–2014

Harold Poole (December 25, 1943 – August 7, 2014) was an AAU, IFBB and WBBG professional bodybuilder.

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Harold Reynolds

1960–

Harold Craig Reynolds (born November 26, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player and current television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as a second baseman from 1983 to 1994, most prominently as a member of the…

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