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Guard, Shin

Object number2010.60.2 a,b

Mediumnylon; foam

Credit LineGift of Renee Costanzo

DescriptionPair of soccer shin guards. Grey and white mesh, with blue border. Soft-half of velcro at top. Stiff board (fiberglass?) inside. Foam mesh on back sides.Dimensions4.25 x 7.75 in. (10.8 x 19.7 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Handwritten in top right corner in red marker, "L".

(b)
Handwritten in top right corner in red marker, "R".
Marks(a,b)
Printed in red and blue, "1ST / SHIELD / PARKER / ATHLETIC PRODUCTS".

(b)
Cloth label has embroidered text "OSi / Fiberglass Technology".
Historical NotesPair of shin guards associated with the soccer career of the donor Renee Costanzo's son, Richard J. Costanzo. Richard Joseph Costanzo was a two-time NSCAA All-American, regional All-American, and WPIAL Player of the Year during his time at Thomas Jefferson High School. Costanzo went on to play at Penn State where he was the Big Ten's Freshmen of the Year for 2005. At the University of Maryland, he was team co-captain, leading his team to the NCAA Division 1 championship in 2008. Professionally he has played for the Minnesota Thunder and the Rochester Rhinos.

Previous owner Richard Joseph Costanzo

Related institution Thomas Jefferson High School

Related institution Pennsylvania State University

Related institution University of Maryland

Related institution Minnesota Thunder

Related institution Rochester Rhinos

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