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Shorts, Athletic

Object number2013.123.16

MediumFabric/Plastic

Credit LineGift of the Zeller Family

DescriptionRed fabric basketball shorts with white and red trim detailing stitched to the sides and around the bottoms of the legs. A white fabric letter "E" is stitched with white thread to the bottom of the left leg. The inside of the waist is white with maker's information. Black plastic buttons.Dimensions18 x 22 in. (45.7 x 55.9 cm)
InscriptionsA white fabric letter "E" is stitched with white thread to the bottom of the left leg.
MarksThe inside of the waist has maker's information in blue lettering stitched to the waist with red thread reading: "GERRY COSBY & CO. / ATHLETIC OUTFITTERS / 18" and "38".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the basketball career of Dr. Harry R. Zeller. Zeller played high school, independent, college, and professional basketball before becoming a doctor. Zeller first played basketball at St. George High School and also played in the Pittsburgh Municipal League whose games were played at the South Side Market House court. He went on to play for Washington and Jefferson for four years and for the University of Pittsburgh for two while attending medical school. While at Pitt he was named to the All-East team in 1946. Professionally he played for the Pittsburgh Ironmen from 1947 to 1948. While at Pitt he played in the East/West play-off game, the game was played at Madison Square Garden. He died in 2004 at the age of 85.

Previous owner Dr. Harry R. Zeller (died 2004)

Related institution St. George High School

Related institution Pittsburgh Municipal League

Related institution Washington and Jefferson College

Related institution University of Pittsburgh

Related institution Pittsburgh Ironmen

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