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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.
A baseball signed by Preacher Roe during his later years in life. Courtesy of the Pace family.
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.
An autographed picture of Roe in his Dodgers jersey-poised to catch a ball. Courtesy of Harding University Sports Information Office.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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