George W. Bush Presidential Museum
Game Changer: United by Sports
Open September 6, 2025 - January 10, 2027
About the Exhibit
Game Changer: United by Sports, presented by Garry Weber, explores how sports are interwoven with American history, spotlighting defining moments that put the nation on the world stage. It also highlights historic milestones in sports that are often overlooked in history books.
Visitors will explore pivotal moments when sports brought our nation together, such as President Bush’s first pitch at the World Series in New York after 9/11, and learn how legendary athletes like Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson inspired change far beyond the game.
What's on Display
Our new special exhibit, Game Changer: United by Sports, presented by Garry Weber, brings to life the power of sports in shaping our nation’s identity and inspiring change beyond the game through more than fifty artifacts and memorabilia – some of which have never been on display before. From Olympic gold medals to game-winning gear, each item highlights moments when sports made history as our nation took the field.
Some memorabilia on display:
- Two of Jesse Owens’ four gold medals from the 1936 Olympics
- Jackie Robinson’s glove, alongside the bat he swung to hit his iconic home run during the 1952 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
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