Necktie
Object number2010.42.2
Manufacturer
Schreter
Mediumpolyester; cotton
Credit LineGift of Diane Rafle
DescriptionMaroon necktie, with multiple embroidered shield-shapes, with organizational acronym inside.Dimensions2.875 x 52 in. (7.3 x 132.1 cm)InscriptionsEmbroidered shield-shapes, with "US / SFA" inside.
MarksBlack with gold embroidered fabric label on back tack with text "100% POLYESTER / Prince Consort / BUTTON-DOWN TIE / PUT SMALL END THRU HERE"; vertically on label, "MADE BY / SCHRETER".
Printed tag also on back of front apron with text "MADE EXPRESSLY / FOR/ USSFA".
Historical NotesUnited States Soccer Federation necktie worn by Nicholas DiOrio. Nicholas DiOrio grew up in Morgan, a coal town near Bridgeville, where soccer was popular in the 1930s-1950s. He played for various soccer teams in the region, including Morgan, Harmarville, and Beadling. Founded in 1898, Beadling is the oldest existing soccer club in Allegheny County. He was also a member of the US soccer team that competed in the 1950 World Cup competition in Brazil. His World Cup team pulled what is thought to be one the greatest upsets in soccer history when they beat heavily-favored England 1-0 early in the tournament.
Previous owner
Nicholas DiOrio
(died 2003)
Related institution
Beadling Soccer Club
Related institution
United States Soccer Football Association
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Burton Morris
1926
Marlow White Uniforms, Inc.
