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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Shirt worn by the Harlem Globetrotters

1960s

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A red and blue Harlem Globetrotters shooting shirt. The front of shirt features a zipper running vertically down from the neck to the top of the chest. The waist and sleeves have elastic featuring blue, yellow, red, and white stripes. Yellow and red type…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.120.7
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Shoes worn and signed by Bo Jackson

1982-1994

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Pair of dark blue athletic shoes worn by Bo Jackson. The shoes have white accents including a white Nike logo on the side of the shoes. Blue type on the back of the shoes reads: [NIKE]. Handwritten on each of the shoe's heels is: [BO]. An inscription in…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.120.6ab
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Shoes worn and signed by Karl Malone

1985-2003

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Pair of game-worn white leather shoes with purple leather and rubber accents worn by Karl Malone. Purple type on sides of shoes reads: [MAILMAN]. Purple type on the back of shoes reads: [CONS]. Both the right and left shoes are signed to Bill Ficke with…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.120.5ab
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Literature

Shoggy Tosh

1974–

Shoggy Olusoga Olugbenga Tosh (born 9 January 1974) is a British–Nigerian publisher, author, sports broadcasting analyst and television presenter mentored by Tim Omotoso.

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Shola Ameobi

1981–

Foluwashola "Shola" Ameobi (born 12 October 1981) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He spent 14 years at Newcastle United, making 397 official appearances and scoring 79 goals, and received a winner's medal when they won…

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Sports

Shola Lynch

1969–

Shola Lynch (born March 20, 1969) is an American filmmaker, artist, and former child actress. She is best known for her films Chisholm '72: Unbought and Unbossed (2004) and Free Angela and All Political Prisoners (2012), both of which focus on African…

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Sports

Shomari Williams

1985–

Shomari Gyasi Williams (born March 8, 1985) is the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator for the UBC Thunderbirds of U Sports football. He is a former professional Canadian football defensive end who played in parts of six seasons in the Canadian…

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Sports

Shondel Archer

1990–

Shondel Nichole Archer (born 9 December 1990) is a retired footballer who played as a forward. Born in the United States, she represents the Guyana women's national team at international level.

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Shonie Carter

1972–

Shonie Carter (born May 3, 1972), is an American former mixed martial artist. He is a former WEC Welterweight Champion, a UFC veteran, and a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 4 reality show. He has also competed in Pancrase, Shooto, King of the Cage, M-1…

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Shooty Babitt

1959–

Mack Neal "Shooty" Babitt (born March 9, 1959) is an American former second baseman who played for the Oakland Athletics during the 1981 Major League Baseball (MLB) season. After retiring as a player, Babitt became a baseball scout, and later worked as a…

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Sports

Showkat Tahir

2001–

Showkat Ali Tahir (born 3 May 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward. Tahir is a product of the Brentford and Fulham academies and played a season as a professional for USL League One club North Carolina FC. He resumed his…

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Sports

Shurretta Metcalf

1984–

Shurretta Metcalf (born October 28, 1984) is an American professional boxer. She is a former IBF female bantamweight champion.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Sports Uniforms

Sideline coaching shirt for the Indianapolis Colts worn by Tony Dungy

2002-2008

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A short-sleeve blue Indianapolis Colts polo shirt worn by Tony Dungy. The collared shirt has three (3) plastic blue buttons on the proper right side of the V-neckline. On the proper left side of the shirt there is the Indianapolis Colts horseshoe logo in…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.107.9
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Sports & Achievement

Sidney Green (basketball)

1961–

Sidney Green (born January 4, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player and former coach. He played college basketball for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels and was drafted into the National Basketball Association (NBA) by the Chicago Bulls in 1983.…

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Sports & Achievement

Sidney Lowe

1960–

Sidney Rochell Lowe (born January 21, 1960) is an American former basketball player and current assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Lowe played college basketball and served as the head coach at North…

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BIOGRAPHY
History & Culture

Sidney Rivera

1993–

Sidney Adam Rivera (born November 15, 1993) is a professional soccer player who plays for United Premier Soccer League side New York Braveheart SC. Born in the United States, he represents Puerto Rico internationally. Born and raised in Staten Island, New…

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Sports

Sienna Betts

2006–

Sienna Betts (born October 3, 2006) is an American college basketball player for the UCLA Bruins of the Big Ten Conference. She attended Grandview High School and was a five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2025 class.

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Sierra Cota-Yarde

2003–

Sierra Deolinda Cota-Yarde (born 4 July 2003) is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for AFC Toronto in the Northern Super League. Born in Canada, she represents Portugal at international level.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
posters

Sign about the integration of the Detroit Tigers

1958

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A large red and black hand-painted sign on paper mounted to a large piece of cardboard, with the message: [Mr. Rogell The Tigers Arent All White Anymore!].

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.46.28
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Signed digital print of Colin Kaepernick kneeling during national anthem

September 1, 2016

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A color photograph of the San Francisco 49ers sideline during the singing of the national anthem. Colin Kaepernick at center is down on knee with left elbow resting on left knee. Eric Reid, out of uniform, is to his right with brace on his right hand. Nate…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.10.3
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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Silas Simmons

1895–2006

Silas Joseph Simmons (October 14, 1895 – October 29, 2006) was an American professional baseball player for African-American teams in the pre-Negro leagues era. He became the longest-lived major league player in history, surpassing Red Hoff, who died at…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Silver Bat awarded to Tony Gwynn

1997

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Silver Bat awarded to Tony Gwynn in 1997. Bat is the shape and size of a standard Major League Baseball (MLB) bat, but is made of sterling silver. Etched at center of bat is the Louisville Slugger logo, with the number 125 above it. To the right of the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.256.1
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Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Sim och Idrottsklubben Hellas medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

1934

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Sim och Idrottsklubben Hellas (Sim and Sports Club Greece) medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1934. The medal consists of a light green ribbon with two (2) white stripes, a safety pin stitched to the back, and a bar looped through the bottom of the ribbon…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2014.63.105.1.88
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Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Sim och Idrottsklubben Hellas medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

1934

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Sim och Idrottsklubben Hellas (Sim and Sports Club Greece) medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1934. The medal is circular and silver colored. The obverse of the medal has a band of relief text running around the top edge that reads [SIM o. IDROTTSKLUBBEN ·…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2014.63.105.1.89
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