Winter Sports

A peek at winter sports in the collections. Learn more about America's passion for sports with the National Museum of American History. At the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Sports: Leveling the Playing Field explores the contributions of African American athletes, both on and off the field.

Ice Skates, used by Sonja Henie

Burton Backhill snowboard created by Jake Burton

Snowboard boots worn by Hannah Teter during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Snowboard, used by Shaun White

Hockey Skates used by Phil Verchota of the U.S. Hockey Team during the 1980 Winter Olympics

Jacket worn by Shaun White during the Red Bull Project X in Silverton, Colorado

Poster from the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Parade held in Washington, DC on June 12, 2018

Blue stamp with a white snowflake and white Olympic rings

4c Olympic Winter Games single

Smithsonian Staff Skating on the National Mall

Debi Thomas

Ski boots worn by Seba Johnson

Olympic Speed Skating Skins worn by Eric Heiden during the 1980 Winter Olympics

Gloves used by Phil Verchota of the U.S. Hockey Team during the 1980 Winter Olympics

Bobby Hull

Red stamp with etching of a person airborne on downhill skis with a village in the background

2c Olympic Winter Games skier single

20c Fourteenth Winter Olympic Games block of four

Hockey Gloves, worn by Bobby Orr

Bobspikes worn by Vonetta Flowers

Eric and Beth Heiden

22c Winter Special Olympics single

Ice Skating Costume, worn by Kristi Yamaguchi

Name tag given to Sherman Poppen, "the grandfather of snowboarding"

American Airlines Salt Lake City

Simply the Best

Ice Hockey Skates, worn by Gordie Howe

Olympic Skating Skin Suit, worn by Bonnie Blair

34c Snowboarding single

Team USA Jersey worn by Bill Baker of the U.S. Hockey Team during the 1980 Winter Olympics

K2 Snowboards

Black and purple figure skating costume worn by Debi Thomas

33c Snowboarding single

K2 Snowboards Rocket Sticker

29c Ice Hockey single

Olympic Dreams

34c Ice Hockey single

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