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South Carolina State University football jersey worn by Donnie Shell

1970-1973

Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

South Caroline State University football jersey worn by Donnie Shell. The jersey is burgundy with a v-neck and two slits at the bottom, one on either side. The neckline has white and blue stripes along it. The sleeves have white and blue bands around them. There is a blue and white SCSU bulldog logo on each sleeve. There are several eyelet holes in the sleeves and a rubberband tied around each sleeve. There is a large white "90" on the front outlined in blue, and there is also a white "90" outlined in blue on each of the shoulders. There is a white tag on the bottom on the proper left side. The proper right side of the tag features a red and blue Russell Athletic logo. The proper left side of the tag has blue text which reads [WORN BY AMERICA’S / TOP TEAMS / 52] followed by washing instructions.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2019.57.2

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