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Take a look at what’s been happening at the museum recently. We’ve recognized many of Delaware County’s sports legends. Be sure to bookmark the “This Month” page so you don’t miss out on our next exciting event.
Visitors Bureau
Sports Rarities
Granny Lash Original Harlem Globetrotters Uniform
Charlene Morett 1980 Olympic Field Hockey Uniform
Leroy Burrell
Robert Rigby Los Angeles Aztecs Uniform
Mickey Vernon WWII Naval Uniform
Gertie Dunn
Emlen Tunnell
Bo Ryan 2007 Award for NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Coach of The Year
Mickey's Horsehide
Mary Ellen Clark
Mike Scioscia 2002 Manager Of The Year World Series Jersey
Joe Klecko
Paul Arizin
Roberto Clemente Documentary For Museum Friends and Family
Clemente, David Altrogge’s documentary on legendary baseball player Roberto Clemente, recently premiered at the SXSW Film and TV Festival, where it earned glowing reviews. Not surprisingly—and in keeping with the Sports Legends of Delaware County’s motto that when it comes to sports, there’s always a Delco connection—lifelong Delco resident Steve Burman played an instrumental role in the documentary as one of its producers. The A-list of executive producers included Richard Linklater and LeBron James.
Clemente opens with Clemente’s 3,000th Major League hit—his last—before exploring his story, from his middle-class childhood in Puerto Rico to his remarkable baseball career. A perennial All-Star, Clemente won National League MVP honors, two World Series, four batting titles, and twelve straight Golden Gloves over the course of eighteen seasons, all of them spent with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He retired with a .317 batting average. Among those featured in the immersive documentary are Vera Clemente, Rita Moreno, Robert Clemente Jr., Michael Keaton, Luis Roberto Clemente, Bob Costas, Tom Morello, Francisco Lindor, Yadier Molina, and Richard Linklater.
The producers are planning a Friends and Family screening on Saturday May 18, 2024. The location will be the Media Theatre 104 East State Street Media, Pa for this grounded and emotional tribute to a legendary athlete. For more information, contact Jim Vankoski at (610) 909-4919 or vankoski21@comcast.net. www.delcosportsmuseum.org
Bo Ryan has been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame
The Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum located in Wayne, Pennsylvania is proud to be among the first to congratulate Bo Ryan, a 1965 graduate of Chester High School, on being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this past Saturday April 6, 2024 at half-time of the Final Four men’s national semifinal game between Purdue and North Carolina State. The game was played at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The formal enshrinement ceremony will take place on August 17, 2024 at Springfield Symphony Hall in Springfield Massachusetts. Jim Vankoski SLDC Museum 610-909-4919 www.delcosportsmuseum.org
High School Athletes
“I like to see a (person) proud of the place in which (they live). I like to see (people) live so that (their) place will be proud of (them).” – Abraham Lincoln
SLDC 20th Anniversary Crossword Puzzle
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SLDC Museum’s “Scenic Overlook”
SLDC Inaugural Exhibit Postcard
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Our website has a new domain name DelcoSportsMuseum.org!