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Jack Johnson – The First African American Heavyweight Boxing Champion

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The Greatest Black Jockey in History

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1923 Lincoln College Football Team

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Jackie Robinson – First African American in Major League Baseball

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Jesse Owens Stars in the 1936 Berlin Olympics

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Joe Louis – His 1938 Comeback Victory

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Negro League Bat Used by Legendary Pittsburgh Crawfords

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Henry “Hank” Aaron 1954 Topps Rookie Baseball Card

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“Hank” Aaron – Stats from Rookie Card

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Althea Gibson Wins Wimbledon Singles Tennis Championship

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Jim Brown – Rookie Card of Star Cleveland Browns Fullback

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Jim Brown – Stats from His 1957 Rookie Card

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“The Greatest” Muhammad Ali – Rare Early Photo Signed as Cassius Clay

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“Marion Motley Day” Program

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“Marion Motley Day” Program

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Arthur Ashe – First African American Male to Win Wimbledon Tennis Championship

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Michael Jordan Guarding Magic Johnson in an NBA Game

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