Magazine, "Our Sports, The Negro's Own Sports Magazine," October-November 1953
THF99167 / Magazine, "Our Sports, The Negro's Own Sports Magazine," October-November 1953
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Artifact Overview
This magazine, billed as the "Negro's Own Sports Magazine," ran for five issues in 1953. Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball, was ostensibly the editor. At this time, African-American athletes were becoming involved in every major spectator sport. The cover article features George Taliaferro, who was the first African American drafted by a National Football League team.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
October 1953-November 1953
Subject Date
October 1953-November 1953
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Edited by Jackie Robinson and published by Universal Publishing and Distributing Corporation, Canton, Ohio.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2005.4.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.375 in
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