Object Details
Manufactured by
Nike Inc., American, founded 1971
Subject of
Bo Jackson, American, born 1962
Description
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.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1982-1994
Object number
2013.120.6ab
Restrictions & Rights
© Nike
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
athletic shoes
Medium
leather, rubber, cloth
Dimensions
H x W x D (left shoe): 5 × 4 1/2 × 12 in. (12.7 × 11.4 × 30.5 cm)
H x W x D (right shoe): 5 × 5 × 12 1/4 in. (12.7 × 12.7 × 31.1 cm)
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Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Clothing and dress
Football
Sports
Track and field
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.120.6ab