Alcatraz Rules & Regulations

Play ball! Bring history to life with this collectible Alcatraz baseball.

At US Penitentiary Alcatraz, baseball was a way to escape the monotony of prison life. Inmates were allowed to play softball in the recreation yard on Saturdays and Sundays. Competition was fierce, and prisoners named their teams after popular clubs of the day, like the Cardinals, Cubs, and Giants. In October 1955, radio jacks were installed in cells, and as a special treat, inmates were given the day off to listen to Game 7 of the World Series.

Product specifications:

• Standard size baseball
• White cover with red seams and black printed design
• Packaged in interpretive gift box as shown

Did You Know?

At Alcatraz, due to the scarcity and preciousness of sports equipment, balls hit over the recreation yard wall were considered outs, not home-runs.

"You are entitled to food, clothing, shelter, and medical attention. Anything else you get is a privilege."

Showcase your love of the Rock with this Alcatraz Regulation #5 magnet.

Did You Know?

When inmates arrived at U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz, they were escorted to the cellhouse and handed a copy of the island's Institution Rules & Regulations. Written by Warden Paul J. Madigan in 1956, the handbook served as a guide for inmates trying to navigate difficult sentences at the highly-restrictive federal prison.

Product specifications:

• Dimensions: 3.5" wide x 2.5" tall
• Gloss finish
• Made in the USA

"You are required to work at whatever you are told to do."

Showcase your love of the Rock with this Alcatraz Regulation #21 magnet.

Did You Know?

When inmates arrived at U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz, they were escorted to the cellhouse and handed a copy of the island's Institution Rules & Regulations. Written by Warden Paul J. Madigan in 1956, the handbook served as a guide for inmates trying to navigate difficult sentences at the highly-restrictive federal prison.

Product specifications:

• Dimensions: 3.5" wide x 2.5" tall
• Gloss finish
• Made in the USA

"If you make groundless complaints for the purpose of...stirring up trouble...you will be subject to disciplinary action."

Showcase your love of the Rock with this Alcatraz Regulation #23 magnet.

Did You Know?

When inmates arrived at U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz, they were escorted to the cellhouse and handed a copy of the island's Institution Rules & Regulations. Written by Warden Paul J. Madigan in 1956, the handbook served as a guide for inmates trying to navigate difficult sentences at the highly-restrictive federal prison.

Product specifications:

• Dimensions: 3.5" wide x 2.5" tall
• Gloss finish
• Made in the USA

"If you make groundless complaints for the purpose of creating dissatisfaction and/or stirring up trouble, you will be subject to disciplinary action."

— Regulation 23, U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz Institution Rules and Regulations

Showcase your love of history with this Alcatraz Regulation 23 magnet.

When inmates arrived at U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz (1934-1963), they were escorted to the cellhouse and handed a copy of the island's Institution Rules & Regulations. Written by Warden Paul J. Madigan in 1956, the handbook served as a guide for inmates trying to successfully navigate their way through long sentences at the infamous prison.

Product specifications:

• Magnet packaged in plastic sleeve with interpretive card insert
• Dimensions (magnet): 2.5" wide x 3.5" tall
• Dimensions (card): 3.75" wide x 5" tall
• Made in the USA

Alcatraz Regulation #30:"LOUD talking, shouting, whistling, singing or other UNNECESSARY NOSES are NOT PERMITTED" This magnet features raised lettering to really get your point across. Perfect for anywhere that a magnet will stick. Aluminum with magnetic backing.

Showcase your love of history with this Alcatraz Regulation 5 decorative metal sign. Display your favorite rules around the house, in the classroom, or at the office.

Did You Know?

When inmates arrived at U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz (1934-1963), they were escorted to the cellhouse and handed a copy of the island's Institution Rules & Regulations. Written by Warden Paul J. Madigan in 1956, the handbook served as a guide for inmates trying to successfully navigate their way through long sentences at the infamous prison.

Product specifications:

• Embossed metal
• Dimensions: 10" wide x 11" tall
• Designed and developed in San Francisco
• Made in China