Basketball
Object number2006.139.2
Manufacturer
Wilson Sporting Goods Company
Date1999
OriginChina
MediumRubber; Paint
Credit LineGift of Donald R. Graham
DescriptionStandard basketball. Orange rubber with black rubber lined seals throughout object. Painted decoration.Dimensions29.5 in. (74.9 cm)InscriptionsPainted in white on ball "Don Graham / 800th Win / 1948-1999".
Marks"Wilson / Jet / EVOLUTION".
PA Interscholastic Athletic Association stamped seal, marking "OFFICIAL BALL."
"BO516 / PATENT PENDING / INFLATE 7-9 LBS. / MADE IN CHINA / NAU".
Historical NotesBasketball from Coach Don Graham’s career at North Catholic High School. Graham, who began coaching in 1948, finished his career as the winningest coach in state basketball history, with a record of 801 victories and 436 defeats. This ball is from his 800th win.
Related institution
Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School
Related institution
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
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