Helmet, Football
Object number2009.25.2
Date2008
Mediumrubber; plastic
Credit LineGift of Thomas Jefferson High School
DescriptionThomas Jefferson High School football helmet.Dimensions9.5 x 8 x 12 in. (24.1 x 20.3 x 30.5 cm)InscriptionsPrinted in yellow on sticker, both sides, "TJ"; on front above facemask in yellow, "JAGUARS".
Back left sticker, "ACE / M" ; back right, American flag and warning label.
Historical NotesHelmet worn by sophomore kicker Matt Sauter during the 2008 PIAA Championship won by Thomas Jefferson High School against Archbishop Wood, 34-7. They also won this championship in 2007. Thomas Jefferson High School’s football team has been successful. The team captured the WPIAL AAA championship in four of the past five seasons and added three state PIAA Class AAA championships in 2004, 2007, and 2008. Under the leadership of Coach Bill Cherpak, the team became the first from the WPIAL to win a state championship with a perfect record, 16-0 for the Jaguars 2007 team. This collection of material documents the Jaguar’s back to back championship seasons of 2007 and 2008 and includes a 2008 game worn helmet (Matt Sauter, kicker), 2008 PIAA game used, team signed football, and a 2007 state championship ring.
Previous owner
Matt Sauter
Related institution
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
Related institution
Thomas Jefferson High School
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