Splint
Object number2007.116.1
Date2005-2006
MediumOrthoplast; ink
Credit LineGift of The Pittsburgh Steelers
DescriptionFinger splint. Made from white Orthoplast, molded to fit right thumb. Dimensions2 x 2.25 x 1.75 x 3.5 in. (5.1 x 5.7 x 4.4 x 8.9 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten on outside, in black marker, "7 [underlined]".
Historical NotesThumb splint worn by Ben Roethlisberger, who wore the number "7" on his team uniform. The quarterback injured his thumb in November 2005, and continued to wear this splint along with a glove (2007.116.2) up to and including the Steelers' Super Bowl XL victory against the Seattle Seahawks in Detroit, February 5, 2006.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Related person
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr.
(born 1982)
Related institution
Seattle Seahawks
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