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Sammy Sosa shoes

Date1998

DescriptionBlue and gray leather shoes, size 12, with blue laces secured with loops. Shoes have high ankle portions with blue leather adjustable straps. Straps have "SS" embroidered in white on the outer sides. Tongues have "Zoom Air" embroidered in white with a manufacturer logo. There are manufacturer logos on both the inner and outer sides of the shoes. Heels of each shoe have "21" embroidered in dark blue. Bottom soles are blue and white rubber with metal spikes.

Bio/Historical NoteShoes worn by Chicago Cubs' outfielder Sammy Sosa during the 1998 season when he recorded 66 home runs, second to Mark McGwire's record-breaking 70 home run season.

Object numberB-1998-0344

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Nike (Firm)

Subject Sosa, Sammy, 1968-

Subject Chicago Cubs (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationsuniforms

Dimensions4.5 x 8.5 x 12 in.

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