Sports & Leisure

Tennis Racket

The nation's passion for sports is obvious every day—at NASCAR races, kiddie soccer matches, and countless other contests. From a handball used by Abraham Lincoln to Chris Evert's tennis racket to a baseball signed by Jackie Robinson, the roughly 6.000 objects in the Museum's sports collections bear witness to the vital place of sports in the nation's history. Paper sports objects in the collections, such as souvenir programs and baseball cards, number in the hundreds of thousands.

Leisure collections encompass a different range of objects, including camping vehicles and gear, video games, playing cards, sportswear, exercise equipment, and Currier and Ives prints of fishing, hunting, and horseracing. Some 4,000 toys dating from the colonial period to the present are a special strength of the collections.

Date: 1980s

Schmitt Stix sticker

Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is neon orange with a green monster gripping prison bars and 'Schmitt Stix Lucero' printed in black and blue in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is neon orange with a green monster gripping prison bars and 'Schmitt Stix Lucero' printed in black and blue in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.09
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.9

Power Edge Structure Chart

The Power Edge Structure Chart is a two page document which breaks down skateboarding tricks into different categories. This is "Power Edge" magazine's maneuver chart which was published two years after Michael Hays developed his.
Description (Brief)
The Power Edge Structure Chart is a two page document which breaks down skateboarding tricks into different categories. This is "Power Edge" magazine's maneuver chart which was published two years after Michael Hays developed his. It is slightly different and more accurate to actual connectivity between maneuvers but is interesting to compare to his original. The original was a ten page, handwritten document has descriptions of many different skateboarding tricks and the directions on how to execute them. These definitions were written by Michael Hays in preparation for the shooting of the "Street Survival" video. As Michael Hays explains, "One of the most complex issues to confront when teaching skateboarding is the highly unusual names for maneuvers. They are glossy and represent interesting cultural suggestive ideas, as opposed to giving the maneuvers actual scientific names, based on chronological roots." For instance a McTwist, created by Mike McGill is actually an aerial 540 degree flip but is easier remembered by the McTwist nickname which also ties it to its creator.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1988
1980s
ID Number
2013.3045.05
nonaccession number
2013.3045
catalog number
2013.3045.05

New York Yankees Jersey, worn by Goose Gossage

Jersey worn by New York Yankees relief pitcher Goose Gossage during the 1983 season.Right-handed relief pitcher Richard Goose Gossage played Major League baseball for the Chicago White Sox (1972-1976,) Pittsburgh Pirates (1977,) New York Yankees (1978-1983, 1989) San Diego Padres
Description
Jersey worn by New York Yankees relief pitcher Goose Gossage during the 1983 season.
Right-handed relief pitcher Richard Goose Gossage played Major League baseball for the Chicago White Sox (1972-1976,) Pittsburgh Pirates (1977,) New York Yankees (1978-1983, 1989) San Diego Padres (1984-1987,) Chicago Cubs (1988,) Texas Rangers (1991,) Oakland Athletics (1992-1993,) and Seattle Mariners (1994.) In 1990 the mustachioed closer threw for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball Organization (NPB.)
The fastball specialist helped define the modern baseball's closer role, being put into a game during the later innings to preserve a lead. A 9-time All-Star, Gossage led the American League in saves three times, finishing his career with 310. He amassed 1,502 strikeouts in the Majors, with a lifetime 3.01 earned run average and 124-107 win-loss record. The Goose would win a world-series in 1978 with the Yankees.
During his singular season in the NPB, Gossage had eight saves and 40 strikeouts.
Gossage was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008 and enshrined in Yankee Stadium's Monument Park in 2014.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1983
Associated Name
Gossage, Rich “Goose”
New York Yankees
maker
Wilson Sporting Goods Company
ID Number
2017.0334.12
catalog number
2017.0334.12
accession number
2017.0334

Race cachet for the Trail Breaker Sled Dog Club, 1987

Race cachet carried by a sled dog team of the Ohio based Trail Breakers Sled Dog Club over the race course in the tradition of sled dog teams of the past and is autographed by mushers and club members. The art work for the cachet was designed by Jona Van Zyle.
Description (Brief)
Race cachet carried by a sled dog team of the Ohio based Trail Breakers Sled Dog Club over the race course in the tradition of sled dog teams of the past and is autographed by mushers and club members. The art work for the cachet was designed by Jona Van Zyle. This cachet pays homage to the early history of the original purpose of the sled dog which was to provide mail and supplies for early settlers and is carried by each musher during the race.
Jon and Jona Van Zyle are both artists who live outside of Anchorage and have raised sled dogs for many years. Jon has been a supporter of the Iditarod since it beginnings and ran the race in 1976. Jon produced the first official poster for the Iditarod in 1977 which was such a huge success he was voted official artist of the Iditarod in 1979, a position he holds to this day. Jona also contributes her artistic talents to the race by designing logos for the Junior Iditarod and race cachets for the Iditarod and personal cachets for various mushers.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1987
artist
Van Zyle, Jona
ID Number
2014.0116.02
accession number
2014.0116
catalog number
2014.0116.02

Karate matches

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1981-05-03
photographer
Regan, Ken
ID Number
2014.0112.103
catalog number
2014.0112.103
accession number
2014.0112

Margo Oborg

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1981-11-25
photographer
Regan, Ken
ID Number
2014.0112.069
catalog number
2014.0112.069
accession number
2014.0112

Winter Special Olympics commemorative U.S. postage stamp, March 25, 1985

First day of issue Winter Special Olympics commemorative U.S. postage stamp, March 25, 1985 is affixed to a small white envelope with a black and white illustration of an ice skater and a skier on the left side of the envelope.
Description (Brief)
First day of issue Winter Special Olympics commemorative U.S. postage stamp, March 25, 1985 is affixed to a small white envelope with a black and white illustration of an ice skater and a skier on the left side of the envelope. The postage stamp is light blue with an orange and blue Special Olympics logo in the center and a blue and orange illustration of an ice skater and a skier.
From its beginnings as Camp Shriver in Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s backyard, to the first international games in 1968, Special Olympics has been about giving people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in sport. This participation builds confidence, provides emotional support and offers social opportunities for the athletes and their families. With state chapters and a global presence through its World Games, “Special Olympics is the largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities with 5 million athletes in 170 countries worldwide.”
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1985
ID Number
2017.0331.07
accession number
2017.0331
catalog number
2017.0331.07

Schmitt Stix sticker

Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is white with 'Schmitt Stix' printed in black and yellow in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is white with 'Schmitt Stix' printed in black and yellow in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1990s
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.10
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.10

Schmitt Stix sticker

Round skateboarding sticker is white with 'Schmitt Stix' printed in black and yellow in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Round skateboarding sticker is white with 'Schmitt Stix' printed in black and yellow in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards. Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.03
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.3

Future Primitive VHS tape

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1985
ID Number
2022.0065.02
accession number
2022.0065
catalog number
2022.0065.02

John Campo

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1981-05-18
photographer
Regan, Ken
ID Number
2014.0112.232
catalog number
2014.0112.232
accession number
2014.0112

Helmet worn by Andy Granatelli while trying to set land speed records at El Mingo and the Bonneville Salt Flats, 1984

Helmet worn by Andy Granatelli while trying to set land speed records at El Mingo and the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1984.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Helmet worn by Andy Granatelli while trying to set land speed records at El Mingo and the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1984.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1984
maker
Bell Helmets
ID Number
2017.0092.06
accession number
2017.0092
catalog number
2017.0092.06

A.J. Foyt

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1986
photographer
Regan, Ken
ID Number
2014.0112.073
catalog number
2014.0112.073
accession number
2014.0112

A.J. Foyt

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1986
photographer
Regan, Ken
ID Number
2014.0112.078
catalog number
2014.0112.078
accession number
2014.0112

Schmitt Stix sticker

Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is white with a hand holding a crystal ball with a skater in the center and 'Joe Lopes Schmitt Stix' printed in black in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is white with a hand holding a crystal ball with a skater in the center and 'Joe Lopes Schmitt Stix' printed in black in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.13
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.13

Mary Lou Retton

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1985
photographer
Regan, Ken
ID Number
2014.0112.211
catalog number
2014.0112.211
accession number
2014.0112

John Campo

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1981-05
photographer
Regan, Ken
ID Number
2014.0112.233
catalog number
2014.0112.233
accession number
2014.0112

Walt Frazier Jr.

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1989-02-06
photographer
Regan, Ken
ID Number
2014.0112.182
catalog number
2014.0112.182
accession number
2014.0112

Schmitt Stix sticker

Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is black with orange and yellow paint splatter and 'Schmitt Stix' printed in black in the center of the sticker.
Description (Brief)
Rectangular shaped skateboarding sticker is black with orange and yellow paint splatter and 'Schmitt Stix' printed in black in the center of the sticker. Paul Schmitt of PS Stix, owns and operates one of the largest and most successful skateboard manufacturing companies in the United States and is known to many in the industry as 'Professor Schmitt". For almost 30 years Schmitt’s company has been considered an innovative leader in design and manufacturing of high quality skateboards.
Skateboard stickers have always played an important role in skateboard advertising especially in the late 1980s and early 90s when small skate companies were emerging. Skate companies used this inexpensive and visually appealing media to advertise their companies, board models, skate contests, and skate teams. The stickers were often offered free through magazine offers and at skate shops where the most sought after were kept behind the counter.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
user
Schmitt, Paul
ID Number
2013.0224.09.12
accession number
2013.0224
catalog number
2013.0224.09.12

A.J. Foyt

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1986
photographer
Regan, Ken
ID Number
2014.0112.080
catalog number
2014.0112.080
accession number
2014.0112

Kennedy Center stagebill featuring the John Curry Skating Company

Color stagebill featuring a color photo of the Kennedy Center lobby on the cover. The stagebill feature the John Curry Skating Company, 1984.Currently not on view
Description (Brief)
Color stagebill featuring a color photo of the Kennedy Center lobby on the cover. The stagebill feature the John Curry Skating Company, 1984.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1984
ID Number
2017.3021.099
nonaccession number
2017.3021
catalog number
2017.3021.099

John Campo

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1981-05-18
photographer
Regan, Ken
ID Number
2014.0112.231
catalog number
2014.0112.231
accession number
2014.0112

Skateboard deck designed by Garry S. Davis

This is a laminated wood skateboard deck with a Garry S. Davis Design in green, purple and black on the bottom surface. In 1985, Garry S.
Description (Brief)
This is a laminated wood skateboard deck with a Garry S. Davis Design in green, purple and black on the bottom surface. In 1985, Garry S. Davis, most commonly known as G.S.D., was the first street skater to have a sponsor (Tracker) and to have his own pro model which at that time was only done for vert riders. He is known for creating the street move, the Boneless, in 1979 and remained skating pro for another ten years. He was the first skater to publish a zine known as Skate Fate from 1981 to 1991 and in 1983 he became a writer at Transworld Skateboarding Magazine where he worked until 1993. He has always been creating art for skateboards and is often overlooked as a driving influence of skate culture.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1980s
ID Number
2013.0185.07
accession number
2013.0185
catalog number
2013.0185.07

Margo Oborg

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1981-11-25
photographer
Regan, Ken
ID Number
2014.0112.052
catalog number
2014.0112.052
accession number
2014.0112

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