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Pads, Hip

Object number2008.93.8

Manufacturer Bike

Date2007

MediumPlastic; foam; paper

Credit LineGift of University of Pittsburgh

DescriptionPlastic bag with set of hip pads wrapped in plastic. Paper informational board: red, black, and white has product and maker information; photos of three types of pads that could be in bag: circle under photo with label "Hip Pad Set" checkmarked with red ink.Dimensions9.875 x 2 x 13.375 in. (25.1 x 5.1 x 34 cm)
MarksPaper informational board: red, black, and white: "FOOTBALL / PANT INSERTS"; "Youth" circle checked marked with red ink; "Sized for all players / Lightweight high-density foam padding / Designed for use with girdle shell or pant with belt / BIKE / BIKE...PERFORMANCE THAT'S BETTER BY DESIGN."
Historical NotesFootball hip pads from University of Pittsburgh football team. Part of a collection of football items collected to document the 100th Backyard Brawl played by the University of Pittsburgh and the West Virginia on December 1, 2007. Separated by just 70 miles, feelings run strong in the football rivalry between the University of Pittsburgh and West Virginia University. Both teams sport blue and gold as their school colors, that, and an abiding dislike for the other may be all they share. The fledgling teams, Pitt’s football program began in 1899 and WVU’s in 1891, first played in 1895. West Virginia won that contest, 8 - 0, and took the next two games, in 1898 and 1900, as well. But as of 2008, Pitt has the lead in wins in the match up.

Related institution University of Pittsburgh

Related institution Pittsburgh Panthers

Related institution West Virginia University

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