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Jersey, Soccer

Object number2003.85.1

Datec. 1950

Mediumcotton, nylon, felt

Credit LineGift of Peter Merovich

DescriptionBlack long-sleeved soccer jersey with white cuffs and white collar.Dimensions26 in. (66 cm)
InscriptionsOn the front are felt letters "R", part of an "E", "H", "L", and "S" representing a partial team name due to missing letters.

On the back are felt numbers "16".
Historical NotesSoccer jersey worn by Peter Merovich when he played for the W. W. Riehls soccer club, circa 1950. Peter Merovich was from Castle Shannon. Sponsored by local attorney Walter Riehl, the W.W. Riehls soccer team competed against other coal mining community soccer teams in the 1940s and 1950s. Merovich was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1971.

Related institution W. W. Riehls

Related person Walter Riehl

Related institution National Soccer Hall of Fame

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