Shoe, Football

Object number2005.107.25 a,b

Date1977-1987

MediumRubber/Fabric/Leather

Credit LineGift of Tony Dorsett

DescriptionPair of men's football shoes.Dimensions4.5 x 4.5 x 12 in. (11.4 x 11.4 x 30.5 cm)
MarksAt the back of each shoe is "NIKE" is printed in blue.

On the outside of the sole near the back of each shoe is "NIKE" in raised rubber letters.

On bottom of sole is "NIKE" in raised black rubber letters.

Interior of shoe has "NIKE" printed at the back.
Historical NotesTony Dorsett was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania, and was a very successful running back football player first at Hopewell High School, then at the University of Pittsburgh (1973 -1976), and in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys (1977-1987) and the Denver Broncos (1988). Dorsett won the Heisman Trophy in 1976 and was named NFL Rookie of the Year in 1977. He was inducted into the Pro-Football Hall of Fame in 1994.

Previous owner Anthony Drew Dorsett (born 1954)

Related institution Dallas Cowboys

Related institution Hopewell High School

Related institution University of Pittsburgh

Related institution Denver Broncos

Related institution National Football League

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