Object Details
Created by
Riddell, American, founded 1929
Owned by
Tony Dungy, American, born 1955
Subject of
Tony Dungy, American, born 1955
National Football League, American, founded 1920
Caption
Tony Dungy was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2007 after becoming the first African American coach to win a Super Bowl.
Description
Silver-tone football helmet produced by Riddell. Both sides of the helmet feature the NFL Hall of Fame logo in relief. On back proper right of helmet is [TONY DUNGY] in relief. On back, along dorsal stripe, is [MATTHEW 20:28].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tony Dungy
Date
2016
Object number
2018.32.6
Restrictions & Rights
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
helmets
Medium
plastic, metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 10 × 9 1/4 × 13 in. (25.4 × 23.5 × 33 cm)
Place used
United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Exhibition
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Christianity
Football
Religion
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2018.32.6