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Image of Bill Nye the Science Guy t-shirt, 1992

Bill Nye the Science Guy t-shirt, 1992

Bill Nye (b. 1955) grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing and later Sundstrand Data Control. While working as an engineer, he also became interested in standup and the local comedy scene. In 1986 he left his full-time engineering job and soon became a writer and performer…
ID Number:2024.39.8
Date:1992
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"Hendus" jersey from Dave Henderson baseball camp, 1990s

Dave “Hendu” Henderson (1958-2015) was a baseball player who made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners in 1981. In 1986 he was traded to the Boston Red Sox, and is most remembered for a two-strike, two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth during Game 5 of the 1986 American League Championship. He later played for the…
ID Number:2024.39.9
Date:Circa 1994-2000
Image of Hat from Dave Henderson baseball camp, 1990s

Hat from Dave Henderson baseball camp, 1990s

Dave “Hendu” Henderson (1958-2015) was a baseball player who made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners in 1981. In 1986 he was traded to the Boston Red Sox, and is most remembered for a two-strike, two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth during Game 5 of the 1986 American League Championship. He later played for the…
ID Number:2024.39.9.Ref
Date:Circa 1990-2000
Image of Mariners jersey worn by Bill Nye, 1990s

Mariners jersey worn by Bill Nye, 1990s

This jersey was made for Bill Nye (b. 1955) “The Science Guy” who worked with Dave “Hendu” Henderson (1958-2015) at various fantasy baseball camps connected with the Seattle Mariners. Nye is a baseball fan and would teach kids about the physics involved in the game. Henderson made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners in 1981. In 1986 he was…
ID Number:2024.39.10
Date:Circa 1994-2000
Image of Seattle Comedy Underground sweatshirt, 1986

Seattle Comedy Underground sweatshirt, 1986

Bill Nye (b. 1955) grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing and later Sundstrand Data Control. While working as an engineer, he also became interested in standup and the local comedy scene. Nye became a writer and performer on the King5 TV comedy show Almost Live! and…
ID Number:2024.39.12
Date:1986
Image of Green bow tie, used in

Green bow tie, used in "Fabulous Wetlands" educational video, 1989

In 1989 the Washington State Department of Ecology wanted to create a fun, educational video about wetlands. They hired Bill Nye (b. 1955), based on his wildly popular science demonstrations on the King 5 TV comedy show Almost Live! Producing “Fabulous Wetlands” were Erren Gottlieb and former Almost Live! staff member Jim McKenna. Gottleib, McKenna, and Nye would go on…
ID Number:2024.39.16
Date:1989
Image of Bow tie with baseball print worn on the Bill Nye The Science Guy tv show, 1990s

Bow tie with baseball print worn on the Bill Nye The Science Guy tv show, 1990s

This bow tie was worn by Bill Nye (b. 1955) on the groundbreaking science education TV Show Bill Nye the Science Guy. Nye grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing and later Sundstrand Data Control. While working as an engineer, he also became interested in standup and…
ID Number:2024.39.17
Date:1993-1999
Image of Bow tie with fruit print worn on the Bill Nye The Science Guy tv show, 1990s

Bow tie with fruit print worn on the Bill Nye The Science Guy tv show, 1990s

This bow tie was worn by Bill Nye (b. 1955) on the groundbreaking science education TV Show Bill Nye the Science Guy. Nye grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing and later Sundstrand Data Control. While working as an engineer, he also became interested in standup and…
ID Number:2024.39.18
Date:1993-1999
Image of Bow tie with fish print worn on the Bill Nye The Science Guy tv show, 1990s

Bow tie with fish print worn on the Bill Nye The Science Guy tv show, 1990s

This bow tie was worn by Bill Nye (b. 1955) on the groundbreaking science education TV Show Bill Nye the Science Guy. Nye grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing and later Sundstrand Data Control. While working as an engineer, he also became interested in standup and…
ID Number:2024.39.19
Date:1993-1999
Image of Bow tie with people print worn on the Bill Nye The Science Guy tv show, 1990s

Bow tie with people print worn on the Bill Nye The Science Guy tv show, 1990s

This bow tie was worn by Bill Nye (b. 1955) on the groundbreaking science education TV Show Bill Nye the Science Guy. Nye grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing and later Sundstrand Data Control. While working as an engineer, he also became interested in standup and…
ID Number:2024.39.20
Date:1993-1999
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