The Avron B. Fogelman Sports Museum
Welcome to The Avron B. Fogelman Sports Museum at the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence at FAU. The Collection is considered one of the largest private sports libraries amassed by an individual. It was donated by Former Kansas City Royals owner and longtime Boca Raton resident Avron B. Fogelman.
The museum offers visitors a visual progression of American sports alongside vignettes of the country’s growth, providing historical context, opportunities for intergenerational connections and unique storytelling.
Some highlights of the memorabilia on display include:
- The 13 original rules of basketball by James Naismith
- Babe Ruth’s pinstripe uniform pants worn on his first day as a New York Yankee in 1921
- Joe DiMaggio’s 1936 rookie uniform
- Roger Maris’ uniform worn in 1961 when he broke the single season home run record
- Hank Aaron’s uniform worn in 1974 when he broke the career home run record
- 1985 Kansas City Royals World Series Trophy
- Final cleats worn by football great Jim Thorpe
- Football signed by the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins
- The 1969 Ryder Cup Trophy
- Baseballs signed by sports legends, entertainers, politicians and historical figures
- Special “one of a kind” sports artifacts never seen before
Gallery
Hours of Operation
| Day | Hours |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 am - 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am - 5 pm |
| Thursday | 5 - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am - 5 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am - 5 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am - 5 pm |
Driving Directions
From I-95 North/South, exit onto Glades Road, heading east. Around 1 mile from I-95, turn left at the light onto West University Drive (main FAU entrance). Continue straight toward the North side of campus. Road will curve to the right and Garage III will be on your left-hand side and Lot 7 and 6 will be located on your right-hand side. Avron B. Fogelman Sports History Museum located on left.
Parking:
Handicapped parking is available in Garage III.
All visitors must pay for parking on campus. Parking meters are available in Lot 7, across the street from the museum. If these spaces are full, visitors must purchase a temporary parking permit which allows for parking in Lots 6 and 7 and Garage III. To purchase, visit Parking and Transportation Services and go to VISITOR LOGIN. You will need your license plate number to register.
