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Shoes worn and signed by Bo Jackson

1982-1994

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

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 black marker on the outside of the left shoe's logo reads: [To / Big Bob / from, Bo Jackson]. The leather is extremely worn and cracking throughout.

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Catalog reference: 2013.120.6ab

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