Button, Promotional
Object number2011.94.1
Date1961
Mediumvarious metals; satin
Credit LineGift of Ken Stackawitz
DescriptionSt. Canice badge consisting of button with suspended green and white ribons. Metal round button is beige with green printed sports message. Green and white ribbons attached to button on lower backside. Small brass basketball charm attached via white ribbon on bottom edge.Dimensions3.5 x 1.23 in. (8.9 x 3.1 cm)InscriptionsButton has green print: "FIGHTING / ST. CANICE / IRISH".
Historical NotesBooster badge for St. Canice Fighting Irish basketball. St. Canice won the P.C.I.A.A. Class B State Champ in 1964 and were runners up in 1961, both under coach Dick Diethorn. They also won in 1955 under coach Arthur Martin.
Related person
Dick Diethorn
Related institution
Saint Canice High School
Terms
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c. 1893
