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Basketball signed by members of the U.S. "Dream Team"

Object Details

Description
A Spalding basketball signed by Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, co-captains of the U.S. "Dream Team" that won the gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Manufactured by
Spalding, American, founded 1876
Signed by
Magic Johnson, American, born 1959
Larry Bird, American, born 1956
Date
1992
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Medium
leather and rubber with ink
Dimensions
9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (24.1 x 24.1 x 24.1 cm)
Circumference: 29 1/4 in. (74.3 cm)
Type
basketballs

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