Soccer jersey worn by a member of the girls Los Jets soccer team from Jordan-Matthews High School

Object Details

Nike, Inc.

Description (Brief)

Soccer jersey worn by a member of the girls Los Jets soccer team from Jordan-Matthews High School. The Los Jets soccer team was formed in 2002 in Siler City, North Carolina as a growing influx of Latino families moved to the area. Competing in a Southern football town, Coach Paul Cuadros and the team often fought through ugly stereotypes from the predominantly white and African-American communities in which they played. Cuadros united the team through hard work and dedication and won the state championship in 2004, only two years since forming. Through success the team found increased support from the school and the community.

Location

Currently not on view

2004

ID Number

2017.0100.06.2

accession number

2017.0100

catalog number

2017.0100.06.2

Object Name

jersey, soccer

soccer jersey

Physical Description

fabric, polyester (overall material)

fabric, cotton (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 23 1/2 in x 21 in; 59.69 cm x 53.34 cm

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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure

Sports & Leisure

National Museum of American History

name of sport

Soccer

level of sport

High School

web subject

Latino

Women

Record ID

nmah_1859204

Metadata Usage (text)

CC0

GUID (Link to Original Record)

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-8a3f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa