Object Details
Created by
Arcus - Simplex - Brown, Inc., American, founded 1945
Subject of
Floyd Patterson, American, 1935 - 2006
Ingemar Johansson, Swedish, 1932 - 2009
Yankee Stadium, American, 1923 - 2008
Rosensohn Enterprises, Inc., American
William Rosensohn, American
Description
Ticket to the World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson. The ticket is purple with black and red printed text. The text appears both horizontally and vertically on the ticket. The horizontal text on the left side of the ticket begins “YANKEE STADIUM / 161ST & RIVER AVENUE…”
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
June 25, 1959
Object number
2013.219.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
tickets
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 2 1/2 x 7 in. (6.4 x 17.8 cm)
Place depicted
Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
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
Athletes
Boxing
Sports
U.S. History, 1953-1961
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.219.2