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26.0044 — BMXA Hat Signed by Bob Haro - 80 - and Cathy Hanna Includes the name “Laurie”
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Published historical context
BMX Action Magazine Hat Signed by Bob Haro and Cathy Hanna
This BMX Action Magazine hat carries the signatures of two influential figures from the early era of BMX culture: Bob Haro and Cathy Hanna.
Bob Haro is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of freestyle BMX and the founder of Haro Bikes, a company that helped define the development of freestyle riding and BMX-specific components during the 1980s. Haro’s signature on the hat includes the inscription “80,” referencing the early years of freestyle BMX when riders were experimenting with new tricks, ramps, and riding styles that would eventually become a global discipline within the sport.
Cathy Hanna, whose signature also appears on the hat, was a recognizable figure in BMX racing and media during the sport’s early boom years. Through magazine appearances and public events, Hanna became closely associated with the BMX Action Magazine era, helping represent the personalities that made BMX culture so distinctive during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
The hat also includes the name “Laurie,” likely identifying the original recipient of the autographs. Personal touches such as this help illustrate the fan interactions and community atmosphere that defined early BMX events, where riders and fans often connected directly through signings, races, and public appearances.
Artifacts like this signed hat capture the intersection of freestyle innovation, racing culture, and BMX media, preserving the influence of two individuals whose contributions helped shape the early identity of the sport.
Artifact record
| Field | Published record |
|---|---|
| Artifact ID | 26.0044 |
| Artifact name | BMXA Hat Signed by Bob Haro - 80 - and Cathy Hanna Includes the name “Laurie” |
| Category | Hats |
| Source | Online |
| Collection | Lititz BMX Archive |
| Location | Lititz, Pennsylvania |
| Source evidence status | original_page_capture |
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Source trail
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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.