Past Exhibitions | Apr, 21 2018 9:00AM - Jan, 13 2019 5:00PM
Beginning in the late 19th century and continuing through the current day, Get in the Game encouraged visitors to think about sports as part of an ongoing national conversation and as a vehicle for social change. This exhibition was curated by the LBJ Library.
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With artifacts and exhibition overview beginning in the late 19th century and continuing through the current day, Get in the Game encouraged visitors to think about sports as part of an ongoing national conversation and as a vehicle for social change.
The exhibition was on view April 21, 2018 through Jan. 13, 2019.
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Artifact highlights included:
- Stephen Curry, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and LeBron James autographed jerseys
- Colin Kaepernick and Colt McCoy autographed football
- Olympic Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad’s hijab, mask, and jacket
- Nike Air Jordan Sneakers from 1985-2000
- Venus and Serena Williams' 2008 Olympic uniforms
- Muhammad Ali autographed boxing gloves
- Billie Jean King's tennis dress
- Jackie Robinson's game-worn pants and autographed baseball
- Jim Brown's shoulder pads and autographed football
- Jesse Owens' diary from the 1936 Olympics in Berlin
- Lee Trevino’s glove and hat
- Negro League baseball jerseys and cleats
- Black Fives Era basketball artifacts
- All-American Girls Professional Baseball League artifacts
- And lots more!
Virtual Tour
See Get in the Game virtually! Visit our virtual tour of Get in the Game to read exhibit text and see images of the objects that were on display.
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"Get in the Game: The Fight for Equality in American Sports" exhibition at the LBJ Presidential Library, April 21, 2018-Jan. 13, 2019.
Our Sponsors
Generous support for the exhibition was provided by The University of Texas at Austin
