Athletics

illustration of three runners in a race

Offering a powerful palette of form and color, sports stamps emphasize strength and motion to proclaim the importance of athleticism in American life. The examples shown here encompass traditional portraits, but some artists have opted for more dynamic designs, including several that blur into fascinating abstraction.

 

American Sports: Lou Gehrig


Legends of Baseball: Jackie Robinson


Sports Horses


Duke Kahanamoku


Joe Louis


Olympic Summer Games: Runners


Olympic Winter Games: Speed Skater


Centennial Olympic Games: Men’s Hurdles


Centennial Olympic Games: Women’s Gymnastics


Legendary Football Coaches: Vince Lombardi

Art of the Stamp