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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Lindell Wigginton

1998–

Lindell Shamar Wigginton ( lin-DEL; born March 28, 1998) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Shanxi Loongs of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played college basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones.

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Sports & Achievement

Lindsay Lindley

1989–

Lindsay Lindley (born 10 June 1989) is an American-born Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 100m hurdles. She represented Nigeria at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics after she was selected by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. In 2015, she…

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BIOGRAPHY
History & Culture

Lindsay Taylor (soccer)

1989–

Lindsay Marie Taylor (born October 25, 1989) is an American professional soccer forward. She played for the Washington Spirit in the NWSL and was a member of the United States U-23 women's national soccer team.

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Sports

Linford Christie

1960–

Linford Christie (born 2 April 1960) is a Jamaican-born British former sprinter and athletics coach. He is the only British man to have won gold medals in the 100 metres at all four major competitions open to British athletes: the Olympic Games, the World…

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Sports

Lio Rush

1994–

Lionel Gerard Green (born November 11, 1994), better known by the ring name Lio Rush, is an American professional wrestler and rapper. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and its sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH), where he is a former ROH World…

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Sports & Achievement

Lionel Hollins

1953–

Lionel Eugene Hollins (born October 19, 1953) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who most recently served as an assistant coach for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A point guard, Hollins played…

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Sports & Achievement

Lionel Taylor

1935–2025

Lionel Thomas Taylor (August 15, 1935 – August 6, 2025) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a wide receiver, primarily with the Denver Broncos of American Football League (AFL). Taylor led the league in receptions for…

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Sports & Achievement

Lionel Washington

1960–

Lionel Washington (born October 21, 1960) is an American former college football coach and player. He played as a cornerback for 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Washington played college football for Tulane. Washington was a…

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BIOGRAPHY
Politics & Public Life

Lisa Borders

Biography

Lisa Michelle Borders (born November 25, 1957) is the former president and chief executive officer of Time's Up and former president of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Lisa Salters

1966–

Alisia "Lisa" Salters (born March 6, 1966) is an American journalist and former college basketball player who has reported for ESPN and ABC since 2000. Salters covered the O. J. Simpson murder case for ABC News and worked as a reporter at WBAL-TV in…

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Sports

Liya Brooks

2005–

Liya Njeri N'Day Brooks (born 17 May 2005) is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Born in the United States, she represents Jamaica internationally.

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Sports

Lloyd Carter

1959–

Lloyd Carter (born 1959) is a coach, retired firefighter and former Head Diversity Officer, BCFD; and former president of the Vulcan Blazers, a black fraternal organization of firefighters in Baltimore, Maryland. He recently was made head coach of the…

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Sports & Achievement

Lloyd Davenport

1911–1985

Lloyd Benjamon Davenport (October 11, 1911 – September 1, 1985) was an American professional baseball outfielder who played for several clubs of the Negro and Minor leagues during 17 seasons spanning from 1934 to 1953. Listed at 5' 4" (1.65 m), 150 lb. (68…

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Sports

Lloyd Doyley

1982–

Lloyd Colin Doyley (born 1 December 1982) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is under-18s assistant coach at Watford. Doyley came through the Watford Academy and went on to make 443 first-team appearances in 14 years with the…

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Sports

Lloyd Dyer

1982–

Lloyd Richard Dyer (born 13 September 1982) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger. During his 18 years as a professional, Dyer spent the majority of his career in the Football League, most notably with West Bromwich Albion and…

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Sports

Lloyd Howell Jr.

Biography

Lloyd Howell Jr. (born 1966) is an American businessman who is the former executive director of the NFL Players Association. He previously worked for Booz Allen Hamilton and retired from his position in December 2022.

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Sports

Lloyd Kelly

1998–

Lloyd Casius Kelly (born 6 October 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Juventus. Mainly a centre-back, he can also play as a left-back.

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Lloyd McClendon

1959–

Lloyd Glenn McClendon (born 1959) is an American former major-league outfielder, coach and manager. His work in professional baseball has spanned playing, coaching and managing roles.

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Sports & Achievement

Lloyd Moseby

1959–

Lloyd Anthony Moseby (born November 5, 1959) is an American former Major League Baseball player. A center fielder, and good all-around athlete, Moseby's nickname, "Shaker", was said to stem from his ability to get away from or "shake" players who attempted…

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Sports & Achievement

Lloyd Pierce

1976–

Lloyd Daniel Pierce (born May 11, 1976) is an American basketball coach who serves as the lead assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has previously coached for the Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies,…

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Sports

Lloyd Sam

1984–

Lloyd Ekow Sam (born 27 September 1984) is a former footballer who played as a winger. Since 2023, he has been a match analyst for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. He previously served as the color commentator for MLS club Charlotte FC. As a player, he was…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements

Lobby card for The Joe Louis Story

1953

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Color lobby card from the 1953 film “The Joe Louis Story," The card features a scene between Coley Wallace, Paul Stewart, and James Edwards. The poster is copyrighted 1953 by United Artists Corporation and was distributed by the National Screen Service. At…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.120.12.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Locker name tag used by Briana Scurry

1994-2008

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A locker name tape used by Briana Scurry. The background of the name tape is all white. Blue lettering at the center reads: [BRIANA / SCURRY / GOALKEEPER]. The US Soccer logo is featured on the left side and the number [1] in a circle is featured on the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.58.8
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Sports & Achievement

Logan Eggleston

2000–

Logan Eggleston (born November 13, 2000) is an American professional volleyball player for LOVB Austin. She played college volleyball for the Texas Longhorns, winning the NCAA championship and being named AVCA National Player of the Year in 2022.

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