Basketball
Object number2009.61.3
Manufacturer
Wilson Sporting Goods Company
Date2009
MediumRubber; Ink
Credit LineGift of University of Pittsburgh
DescriptionOrange rubber Wilson basketball.Dimensions29 in. (73.7 cm)SignedHandwritten in black ink marker, "Game On / Agnus Berenato".
InscriptionsHandwritten in black ink marker, "Game On / Agnus Berenato".
MarksScreen-printed in black, accented in gold: "Wilson / SOLUTION GAME BALL / NCAA / OFFICAL GAME BALL / MOISTURE ABSORBING COVER / 28.5".
Maker's information on area surrounding inflatable nose.
Historical NotesSweet 16 University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) basketball game ball, autographed by head coach Agnus Berenato. The Panthers 25-8 stellar season was sweetened with a trip to the NCAA National Tournament, making 4th seed but losing to Oklahoma. Because of the continued outstanding performances of the team, Coach Berenato's contract was extended through the 2015-2016 season.
Related person
Agnus Berenato
Related institution
University of Pittsburgh
Related institution
Pittsburgh Panthers
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