George W. Bush Presidential Museum
Game Changer: United by Sports
Open September 6, 2025 - January 10, 2027
What's on Display
About the Exhibit
Game Changer: United by Sports brings to life the power of sports in bridging divides and fostering unity across cultures through rare artifacts and inspirational stories. Visitors will explore pivotal moments when sports brought our nation together, such as President Bush’s first pitch at the World Series in New York after 9/11, and learn how legendary athletes like Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson inspired change far beyond the game.
With Special Thanks To:
Garry Weber
Major League Baseball
Our new special exhibit, Game Changer: United by Sports, presented by Garry Weber, brings to life the power of sports in shaping our nation’s identity and inspiring change beyond the game through more than fifty artifacts and memorabilia – some of which have never been on display before. From Olympic gold medals to game-winning gear, each item highlights moments when sports made history as our nation took the field.
Some memorabilia on display:
- Two of Jesse Owens’ four gold medals from the 1936 Olympics
- Jackie Robinson’s glove, alongside the bat he swung to hit his iconic home run during the 1952 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Featured Display
North Texas Soccer
For a limited time only, Game Changer brings together memorabilia from FC Dallas, Trinity FC, and the National Soccer Hall of Fame, including a scarf signed by U.S. soccer legend Landon Donovan, jerseys worn by the U.S. Men’s National Team during their October 2001 victory over Jamaica, and a soccer ball signed by the 2026 FC Dallas team.
The Summer 2024 edition of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute examines Title IX, men’s and women’s sports, and the fundamental differences in how autocratic and democratic governments manage the unique public relations opportunity of hosting global multi-sport events.
George W. Bush Institute and ONE Campaign
More Than A Match
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The latest news and updates on the Bush Museum’s special exhibit, Game Changers: United by Sports. - The Five for Friday
Our weekly publication features the latest news, event announcements, analysis, and more – a weekly dose of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion in your inbox. - The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute
Released quarterly, The Catalyst brings forward-thinking solutions to global and domestic issues. Read each issue as soon as it is released.
The George W. Bush Institute and the ONE Campaign launched More Than a Match – a new digital experience in which soccer meets trade, innovation, and opportunity. The new platform explores the story of how the continent of Africa and the three 2026 World Cup host countries – the United States, Canada, and Mexico – have a history of strong connections.
North America and Africa have a powerful relationship built through trade partnerships, educational and cultural exchanges, and innovative collaborations. More Than a Match also explores strategies for what cities, states, and provinces can do to benefit even more from their relationships with the African continent.
Join Team Insider
Stay in-the-know by signing up for the Team Insider newsletter. You’ll receive the latest updates on the Bush Museum’s special exhibit, Game Changer, including news on the changing selection of memorabilia from your favorite North Texas sports team.
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First Name
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Communications
- Team Insider
- Five for Friday (Weekly)
- The Catalyst (Quarterly)
About the Bush Center’s email communications
- Team Insider newsletter
The latest news and updates on the Bush Museum’s special exhibit, Game Changers: United by Sports. - The Five for Friday
Our weekly publication features the latest news, event announcements, analysis, and more – a weekly dose of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion in your inbox. - The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute
Released quarterly, The Catalyst brings forward-thinking solutions to global and domestic issues. Read each issue as soon as it is released.
The George W. Bush Institute and the ONE Campaign launched More Than a Match – a new digital experience in which soccer meets trade, innovation, and opportunity. The new platform explores the story of how the continent of Africa and the three 2026 World Cup host countries – the United States, Canada, and Mexico – have a history of strong connections.
North America and Africa have a powerful relationship built through trade partnerships, educational and cultural exchanges, and innovative collaborations. More Than a Match also explores strategies for what cities, states, and provinces can do to benefit even more from their relationships with the African continent.