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26.0073 — ACE Jersey — Given to Harry Leary in Australia
CURRENT HOLDING — ACCESSIONED JERSEY
This record is presented as part of the current Lititz BMX Jersey Collection.
Museum label
ACE Jersey — Given to Harry Leary in Australia
From the Leary Locker
Artifact record
| Field | Record |
|---|---|
| Record type | Accessioned jersey |
| Record ID | 26.0073 |
| Current wall status | Current Lititz BMX holding |
| Provenance | From the Leary Locker |
| Associated people | Harry Leary |
| Teams, brands & organizations | ACE, Australian Cycling Enterprises |
Why this jersey matters
A rare piece of international BMX history: an original ACE (Australian Cycling Enterprises) jersey presented to Harry Leary during his competitive tours in Australia. This garment signifies the global expansion of the sport and the cross-continental influence of U.S. Factory Pros. A vital ‘Survivor’ piece that documents Harry’s status as a global ambassador for the sport.
Additional context
Original ACE (Australian Cycling Enterprises) jersey presented to Harry Leary during one of his competitive tours in Australia. The garment reflects the growing international reach of BMX during the 1980s and the role of American professional riders in promoting the sport abroad. As a presentation piece tied to Leary’s travels, it documents BMX’s early global expansion.
Evidence and source limits
- The public display title and provenance label follow the live Lititz BMX Jersey Collection and the curator-supplied record list.
- The wall-card image is a later archival access crop derived from the preserved Google Sites collection capture; the complete source page remains unchanged in
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Live collection
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