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Pin, Promotional

Object number2007.141.2

Manufacturer Brute

Date1980-2007

MediumGold-plated metal; paint

Credit LineGift of James W. Horner

DescriptionGold-plated wrestling pin in shape of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Black background with gold border; across top in gold, is commonwealth name; on bottom, image of two men in red and yellow wrestling.Dimensions1.25 x 0.75 in. (3.2 x 1.9 cm)
InscriptionsAcross top in gold, "PENNSYLVANIA".
MarksText stamped into back: "BRUTE".
Historical NotesPin fastened on jacket, 2007.141.1, worn by donor James W. Horner, collected to document his incredible career as a wrestling official for the PIAA and WPIAL. The pin is from a Pennsylvania state championship meet. A graduate of Montour High School, Jim Horner was an educator in the Bethel Park, South Park, and Peters Township school districts for 39 years. During his 27-year tenure as a wrestling official, he officiated 700 high school meets, including numerous tournaments and championship matches. Horner was also involved with several WPIAL committees, boards, and programs. In recognition of his contributions to regional high school wrestling, he was inducted into both the Southwestern Pennsylvania Wrestling Hall of Fame (2005) and the Inaugural Class of the WPIAL Hall of Fame (2007).

Previous owner James W. Horner

Related institution Bethel Park High School

Related institution Peters Township High School

Related institution Montour High School

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