Jersey, Hockey
Object number2015.52.1
Manufacturer
Maska U.S. Inc.
Date1994
OriginUnited States of America
MediumPolyester
Credit LineGift of Brian Coe
DescriptionOrange mesh Pittsburgh Phantoms practice roller hockey jersey. V-neck. Long-sleeve. Black and gray painted phantom figure on front holding hockey stick and wearing inline skates. Reverse has black painted player number and text. Size XXL.Dimensions29 x 31.75 in. (73.7 x 80.6 cm)InscriptionsReverse has black painted text "3 / CCM".
Additional painted text (white and blue) in bottom proper right corner on reverse "CCM".
MarksWhite fabric tag inside collar at center has text on front with manufacturer, product, and care information including "Maska / AIR-KNIT / by Maska U.S. inc. / MADE IN U.S.A...MAN XXL / 100% POLYESTER".
Historical NotesPittsburgh Phantoms practice jersey. The Pittsburgh Phantoms were a professional roller hockey team created by Howard Baldwin in 1994. Sharing space with the Pittsburgh Penguins at Pittsburgh Civic Arena, the Phantoms played for one year as part of Roller Hockey International (now defunct). They played 22 regular season games with a 13-9 record and a second place finish for the division. Goaltender Erin Whitten became the first woman to play a professional hockey game in Pittsburgh. However, the Phantoms averaged 700 fans fewer per game than other roller hockey teams and folded after one season. This item demonstrates how the regional sports industry attempts to find alternate funding sources and increase revenue by introducing new ventures in Pittsburgh.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Phantoms
Related institution
Canada Cycle and Motor Company Limited
Related institution
Roller Hockey International
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Sport Maska Inc.
1991-2000
1994
1994
