Harding University History Exhibits

Photo of Preacher Roe's Brooklynn Dodgers hat.
Roe wore this hat during his time playing on the Dodgers. It was gifted to Harding by Roe on Preacher Roe Night. Courtesy of Ann Cowan Dixon Archives and Special Collections.
Photo of a baseball signed by Preacher Roe.
A baseball signed by Preacher Roe during his later years in life. Courtesy of the Pace family.
Preacher Roe baseball card.
On the back, it reads: “Had the best won and lost percentage in the league in 1951. Won 22, and lost 3, for a nifty .880. In the earned spot with 3.03 in 34 games. Pitched 258 innings. Struck out 113 batters. During the season, Roe had 2 winning streaks of 10 games each.” Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections.
Photo of Preacher Roe in his Dodgers jersey.
An autographed picture of Roe in his Dodgers jersey-poised to catch a ball. Courtesy of Harding University Sports Information Office.
Photo of a baseball bat signed by Preacher Roe.
Engraved on the bat are the three major league teams Roe played for, as well as the years he played on them. In addition to Preacher’s signature, the bat includes his statistics from his time playing for the Dodgers. Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections.
Photo of a baseball bat and ball signed by Preacher Roe.
The baseball used in the 1937 AIC game against Arkansas Tech, in which Harding won 5-2. Written on the ball is Preacher Roe’s signature, as well as the signatures of all of his fellow teammates and coaches. Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections.
Photo of a ball signed by Preacher Roe.
This is the baseball used in the 1937 AIC game against Arkansas Tech in which Harding won 5-2. Written on the ball is Preacher Roe’s signature, as well as the signatures of his fellow teammates and coaches. Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections.
Photo of a baseball signed by Preacher Roe.
This is the baseball used in the 1937 AIC game against Arkansas Tech in which Harding won 5-2. Written on the ball is Preacher Roe’s signature, as well as the signatures of his fellow teammates and coaches. Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections.
Photo of a baseball signed by Preacher Roe.
This is the baseball used in the 1937 AIC game against Arkansas Tech in which Harding won 5-2. Written on the ball is Preacher Roe’s signature, as well as the signatures of his fellow teammates and coaches. Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections.
Photo of Preacher Roe's baseball glove.
Worn by Roe in a World Series game on October 6, 1949 against the New York Yankees, where the Dodgers won 1-0. It was during this game the Preacher broke his pinkie finger! It was gifted to Harding by Roe on Preacher Roe Night. Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections.
Photo of Preacher Roe's baseball glove.
Worn by Roe in a World Series game on October 6, 1949 against the New York Yankees, where the Dodgers won 1-0. It was during this game the Preacher broke his pinkie finger! It was gifted to Harding by Roe on Preacher Roe Night. Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections.
Photo of the back of Preacher Roe's Dodgers jersey.
Roe wore this jersey during his time playing for the Dodgers. It was gifted to Harding by Roe on Preacher Roe Night. Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections.
Photo of the front of Preacher Roe's Dodgers jersey.
Roe wore this jersey during his time playing for the Dodgers. It was gifted to Harding by Roe on Preacher Roe Night. Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections.