Bob &quot;Bullet&quot; Hayes Bronze Track Shoes

Original Title: Bronze Track Shoes
Devised Title: Bob "Bullet" Hayes Bronze Track Shoes
Date: 1964
Creator: Unknown See all items with this value
Contributor: Robert Hayes
Description: Robert "Bob" Hayes' bronzed track shoes commemorate his exceptional athletic achievements, particularly as a sprinter and Olympic gold medalist. Known as "Bullet," Hayes revolutionized sprinting, winning gold in the 100 meters and helping secure a victory in the 4x100 meter relay at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Primary Subject: c. 1900-1999 See all items with this value; Sports and Athletics See all items with this value; Recreation See all items with this value; Clothing and dress See all items with this value
Location: Tallahassee; Leon County; Florida; United States of America
Type: Three-Dimensional Object
Medium: Bronze; Leather
Additional Techniques: Stamping; Sewing
Measurements: L:27cm x W:9cm
Format: JPEG
HBCU Identifier: AR_0008_03_0001
HCAC Identifier: HCAC.FAMU.0100
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Contributing Institution: Florida A&M University
Collection: Robert Rob Bullet Hayes Collection See all items with this value
Language: English