Jersey, Football
Object number2007.18.1
Manufacturer
Honus Wagner Company
Manufacturer
Sand Knitting Mills Corporation
Date1969
OriginPittsburgh, PA
OriginBerlin, WI
MediumNylon; cloth
Credit LineGift of J. Paul Martha
DescriptionPittsburgh Steelers short-sleeved football jersey, round neckline. Nylon. Beige with yellow neckline to shoulders. Black patches of player number on front chest, back, and sleeves.Dimensions39 x 35.625 in. (99.1 x 90.5 cm)InscriptionsBlack patches of the number "20" on front chest, back, and sleeves.
MarksCloth label on proper left bottom hem, outside: red and black: "Honus Wagner Co. / SPORTING GOODS / PITTSBURGH, PA. / DISTRIBUTORS / ATHLETIC SAND CLOTHING / KNIT / SAND KNITTING MLLS CORP. / BERLIN WISCONSIN".
To the proper left on label, hanging vertically: "44".
Historical NotesFootball jersey worn by Pittsburgh-native Paul Martha, who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1964-1969.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Previous owner
John Paul Martha
(1942 - 2023)
Subjects
On View
On view
1952-1956
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