Football
Object number2013.54.9
Date1957
OriginUnited States of America
MediumLeather; Paint
Credit LineGift of Ray Outlaw
DescriptionStandard football. White lettering written on the ball has championship information and date.Dimensions29 in. (73.7 cm)InscriptionsWhite lettering written on the ball reads "SECTION II / CHAMPIONS / - 1957".
Marks"PENNSYLVANIA / CUSTOM FOOT / MADE BALL/ PENNBILT / INFLATE 11 TO 13 LBS. / MOISTEN NEEDLE / MADE IN USA".
"PF - 6 / OFFICIAL / SIZE - WEIGHT / PERFORMANCE".
Historical NotesPart of a collection from Fifth Avenue High School. Donor Ray Outlaw played basketball and football for Fifth Avenue High School from 1958 to 1964, he grew up four blocks from the school. He opened a barber shop called Ray Outlaw's Barber Shop at 1819 Fifth Avenue; it was open from 1970 until 1986. The last principal at Fifth Avenue gave Outlaw the donated items when the school closed in 1976.
Related institution
Fifth Avenue High School
Previous owner
Ray Outlaw
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Wilson Sporting Goods Company
1961-1962
Wilson Sporting Goods Company
