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- Men's Athletic Shoes, 1951-1955 -
- 1951-1955
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Men's Athletic Shoes, 1951-1955
- Men's Sneakers, 1950-1955 - Canvas shoes with rubber soles called sneakers gained popularity after World War II. Sports participation (particularly in basketball) was growing, and a distinct youth culture was emerging as a commercial force. Manufacturers began marketing sneakers to this new market in the 1950s. These Red Ball Jets made by Ball-Band were one option for teenage athletes or trendsetters.
- 1950-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Men's Sneakers, 1950-1955
Canvas shoes with rubber soles called sneakers gained popularity after World War II. Sports participation (particularly in basketball) was growing, and a distinct youth culture was emerging as a commercial force. Manufacturers began marketing sneakers to this new market in the 1950s. These Red Ball Jets made by Ball-Band were one option for teenage athletes or trendsetters.
- Baseball Uniform, Worn by Harry B. Mosley, circa 1920 - Recreational sports leagues have been an important part of work life from the late 1800s to the present. Company-sponsored teams are thought to provide good advertising as well as a way to have employees "play hard" and work hard. This well-worn uniform was used by a Lincoln Motor Company worker in the greater Detroit area in the 1920s.
- circa 1920
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Baseball Uniform, Worn by Harry B. Mosley, circa 1920
Recreational sports leagues have been an important part of work life from the late 1800s to the present. Company-sponsored teams are thought to provide good advertising as well as a way to have employees "play hard" and work hard. This well-worn uniform was used by a Lincoln Motor Company worker in the greater Detroit area in the 1920s.
- Nike "Air Jordan" Basketball Shoes, 1985 - In his first season with the Chicago Bulls (1984-1985), basketball phenomenon Michael Jordan wore black and red Nike shoes. Almost immediately, the company launched commercial "Air Jordans" and an aggressive advertising campaign. The popularity of Air Jordans was unprecedented -- first-year sales totaled 130 million dollars! This pair was purchased as a Christmas present for a young Iowan boy in 1985.
- 1985
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Nike "Air Jordan" Basketball Shoes, 1985
In his first season with the Chicago Bulls (1984-1985), basketball phenomenon Michael Jordan wore black and red Nike shoes. Almost immediately, the company launched commercial "Air Jordans" and an aggressive advertising campaign. The popularity of Air Jordans was unprecedented -- first-year sales totaled 130 million dollars! This pair was purchased as a Christmas present for a young Iowan boy in 1985.
- Racing Shoes Worn by Clint Bowyer While Competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, 2012-2016 - Clint Bowyer began his racing career in motocross events at the age of five. He started racing in NASCAR's minor league Busch Series in 2004 and made his debut in its top-level Cup Series in 2005. Bowyer spent the next several seasons racing full time at both levels. He won the Nationwide (formerly Busch) Series championship in 2008.
- 2012-2016
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Racing Shoes Worn by Clint Bowyer While Competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, 2012-2016
Clint Bowyer began his racing career in motocross events at the age of five. He started racing in NASCAR's minor league Busch Series in 2004 and made his debut in its top-level Cup Series in 2005. Bowyer spent the next several seasons racing full time at both levels. He won the Nationwide (formerly Busch) Series championship in 2008.
- Baseball Cleats, Worn by Harry B. Mosley, circa 1920 - Recreational sports leagues have been an important part of work life from the late 1800s to the present. Company-sponsored teams are thought to provide good advertising as well as a way to have employees "play hard" and work hard. This well-worn uniform was used by a Lincoln Motor Company worker in the greater Detroit area in the 1920s.
- circa 1920
- Collections - Artifact
Baseball Cleats, Worn by Harry B. Mosley, circa 1920
Recreational sports leagues have been an important part of work life from the late 1800s to the present. Company-sponsored teams are thought to provide good advertising as well as a way to have employees "play hard" and work hard. This well-worn uniform was used by a Lincoln Motor Company worker in the greater Detroit area in the 1920s.
- Men's Sneakers, 1957-1962 - Canvas shoes with rubber soles called sneakers gained popularity after World War II. Sports participation (particularly in basketball) was growing, and a distinct youth culture was emerging as a commercial force. Manufacturers began marketing sneakers to this new market in the 1950s. These Red Ball Jets made by Ball-Band were one option for teenage athletes or trendsetters.
- 1957-1962
- Collections - Artifact
Men's Sneakers, 1957-1962
Canvas shoes with rubber soles called sneakers gained popularity after World War II. Sports participation (particularly in basketball) was growing, and a distinct youth culture was emerging as a commercial force. Manufacturers began marketing sneakers to this new market in the 1950s. These Red Ball Jets made by Ball-Band were one option for teenage athletes or trendsetters.
- Racing Shoes Worn by Kevin Harvick While Competing in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series, 2017 - Kevin Harvick debuted in NASCAR's top-level Cup Series, driving for Richard Childress Racing, in 2001 and earned Rookie of the Year honors. Harvick joined Stewart-Hass Racing in 2014 and won that season's Cup Series championship. Harvick wore these shoes during NASCAR's 2017 season, when he finished third in the Cup Series championship standings.
- 2017
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Racing Shoes Worn by Kevin Harvick While Competing in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series, 2017
Kevin Harvick debuted in NASCAR's top-level Cup Series, driving for Richard Childress Racing, in 2001 and earned Rookie of the Year honors. Harvick joined Stewart-Hass Racing in 2014 and won that season's Cup Series championship. Harvick wore these shoes during NASCAR's 2017 season, when he finished third in the Cup Series championship standings.
- Racing Shoes Worn by Kevin Harvick While Competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, 2014 - Kevin Harvick competed in one of NASCAR's regional series before he even graduated high school. He debuted in its top-level Cup Series, driving for Richard Childress Racing, in 2001 and earned Rookie of the Year honors. Harvick joined Stewart-Hass Racing in 2014 and won that season's Cup Series championship driving the Number 4 Chevrolet.
- circa 2014
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Racing Shoes Worn by Kevin Harvick While Competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, 2014
Kevin Harvick competed in one of NASCAR's regional series before he even graduated high school. He debuted in its top-level Cup Series, driving for Richard Childress Racing, in 2001 and earned Rookie of the Year honors. Harvick joined Stewart-Hass Racing in 2014 and won that season's Cup Series championship driving the Number 4 Chevrolet.
- Racing Shoes Worn by Desire Wilson in Post-Retirement Races, circa 2009 - South African Desire Wilson won her first races, in micro-midget cars, at age five. She moved to Great Britain and competed in Formula One. With her victory at the British Aurora Championship at Brands Hatch in 1980, Wilson became the first woman to win an F1 race of any kind. She later competed in endurance races before retiring in 1997.
- circa 2009
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Racing Shoes Worn by Desire Wilson in Post-Retirement Races, circa 2009
South African Desire Wilson won her first races, in micro-midget cars, at age five. She moved to Great Britain and competed in Formula One. With her victory at the British Aurora Championship at Brands Hatch in 1980, Wilson became the first woman to win an F1 race of any kind. She later competed in endurance races before retiring in 1997.