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This BIOLAB ROC #1 jersey was worn by BMX pioneer Harry Leary during his racing career. Sponsored by BIOLAB/PEAK PERFORMANCE, jerseys like this represent the factory team sponsorships that became a key part of BMX racing during the sport’s early competitive years.
The red jersey color reflects the ROC championship designation, a tradition influenced by motocross where the #1 rider often wore red to signify championship status. Early BMX racing borrowed many visual and cultural elements from motocross, including champion colors and race presentation.
| Field | Published record |
|---|---|
| Artifact ID | 26.0023 |
| Artifact name | Leary Biolab ROC 1 Jersey |
| Category | Jersey |
| Source | Leary Locker |
| Collection | Lititz BMX Archive |
| Location | Lititz, Pennsylvania |
| Source evidence status | original_source_post |
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