Basketball
Object number2010.76.1
Manufacturer
Spalding
Date2009
MediumComposite leather
Credit LineGift of University of Pittsburgh
DescriptionStandard basketball. Red-orange rubber with black rubber lined seals throughout object.Dimensions29.5 in. (74.9 cm)InscriptionsSignature in black marker near top reads: "JAMIE / DIXON / 12/2/09".
Marks"(S) / SPALDING [trademark] / TF-1000 / ZK PRO / DEEP CHANNEL DESIGN"
Historical NotesThis basketball commemorates the last City Game played between the University of Pittsburgh Panthers and Duquesne University Dukes at Mellon Arena on December 2, 2009. The City Game was an annual college basketball game between these two teams. The series was first played in 1932. Thirty four of the seventy seven City Games were played at Mellon Arena.
Related person
Jamie Dixon
Related institution
University of Pittsburgh
Related institution
Pittsburgh Panthers
Related institution
Duquesne University Dukes
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