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26.0039 — Harry Leary Honda Jersey
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Artifact visual — original source, unchanged
Published historical context
Honda Racing Jersey – Worn by Harry Leary
This Honda racing jersey was worn by BMX pioneer Harry Leary and appears in a photograph showing Leary riding his Specialized Hemi BMX frame. The photograph, provided by Linda Leary, documents the jersey in use and provides an important visual connection between the rider, the equipment, and the moment captured in the image.
Harry Leary became widely known during the early years of organized BMX racing in the late 1970s and 1980s. Riders from this generation helped transform BMX from informal neighborhood racing into a nationally organized sport with factory teams, sponsorships, and professional competition. Many of these early pioneers remained involved in BMX for decades through racing, mentoring younger riders, and supporting the growth of the sport.
The presence of Honda branding on the jersey reflects the close cultural relationship between motocross and BMX. During BMX’s formative years, many riders were influenced by motocross racing style, equipment, and sponsorship culture. Motocross-inspired jerseys and gear were commonly worn by BMX racers and freestyle riders alike, helping shape the visual identity of BMX competition.
What makes this jersey especially significant is its documented connection to another artifact within the Lititz BMX Archive. The photograph showing Leary wearing the jersey while riding the Specialized Hemi frame creates a clear historical link between the two items. Preserving both artifacts allows the archive to connect physical objects with a specific moment in Leary’s riding history.
Within the Lititz BMX Archive, this jersey represents the intersection of rider, equipment, and photographic documentation, helping preserve an authentic piece of BMX history associated with one of the sport’s early pioneers.
Artifact record
| Field | Published record |
|---|---|
| Artifact ID | 26.0039 |
| Artifact name | Harry Leary Honda Jersey |
| Category | Jersey |
| Source | Leary Locker |
| Collection | Lititz BMX Archive |
| Location | Lititz, Pennsylvania |
| Source evidence status | original_page_capture |
Original source record
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Source trail
- Original Lititz BMX artifact page
- Structured published inventory text
- Machine-readable metadata
- Image provenance register
Preservation note
This record preserves the artifact ID, published wording, live source address, and original source imagery without silently correcting source inconsistencies. Every displayed image in this record is an unchanged original source file. This checkpoint covers 26.0001 through 26.0101.