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Baseball stamped with the Negro American League logo

Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 19141937-1962

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

An official Negro American League Baseball (2013.135.1a) in a Wilson box (2013.135.1b). The baseball is white with red lacing. Stamped in black ink is: [Negro American League / Wilson / Made in the U. S. A. / T] and [A1010 / W 150CC / CUSHIONED CORK CENTER]. The box is red and black and has text on the front that reads: [It's A Wilson Baseball].

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  • Title: Baseball stamped with the Negro American League logo
  • Creator: Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
  • Date Created: 1937-1962
  • Physical Dimensions: H x W x D: 3 x 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)
  • Subject Keywords: Baseball, Segregation, Sports
  • Medium: cork, yarn, leather, ink
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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