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Accession Number: 2021.51.2

Physical Description: Belonged to Marilynn Smith who was a founder of the LPGA and was the first woman to work a PGA tour event as a TV broadcaster. Marilyn was born in Topeka and attended KU. While her primary focus and sport was golf, she was also active in other sports.

Dimensions (in cm): dimensions taken of pad, not with strap stretched out straight a. h: 17.7cm width 27.8 b. h: 17.3cm w: 29

Marks/Inscriptions: [on front along top edge of pad, (a and b) ] " Smitty" Smith [on leather piece on each strap] Smitty

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Associations and Subjects

    Theme/topic: Basketball for women
    Individual: Smith, Marilynn

Status: Cataloged

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