Jacket
Object number2007.170.1
Date1958
MediumWool; cotton; ink
Credit LineGift of Bob Costello
Dimensions25.875 in. (65.7 cm)InscriptionsTag inside collar, black ink print, "BOB COSTELLO".
On back of object: grey with black trim patch letters, "SUN-TELEGRAPH / 1958 / ALL STARS".
Historical NotesJacket awarded to donor Bob Costello for playing catcher for the Cochrans in the 13th Annual Sun-Telegraph All-Star baseball game. The 13th Annual Sun-Telegraph All-Star baseball game was played at Forbes Field in August 1958. The contest featured 140 teenagers from all over the Pittsburgh area in two teams, the Cochrans and Gustines. After a slow five innings, the Gustines were up by only two runs until the Cochrans scored nine runs in the sixth and seventh innings, sealing their victory. Bob Costello, who represented his hometown team the Canonsburg Preps, scored one run for the Cochrans.
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Bob Costello
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Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph
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Cochrans
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Gustines
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Canonsburg Preps
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