Maquette
Object number2007.58.1
Attributed to
Matthews International Corporation
(founded 1850)
Datec. 1975
Mediumplaster, reinforcing fiber, paint
Credit LineGift of Marjory Fletcher
DescriptionFoundry maquette. Cast plaster, with reinforcing fiber matrix, painted overall to resemble patinated bronze. Rectangular slab shape, with beveled edges. Upper field features a high-relief bust of Coach Fletcher, wearing a ball cap with upturned brim. Relief cut lettering is set against an embossed pebble finish background. Dimensions30.5 x 24.5 x 5.5 in. (77.5 x 62.2 x 14 cm)InscriptionsFront has text "COACH DON FLETCHER 1939-1960 / Undefeated; 1945, 46, 47, 57 / WPIAL champs 1946 & 1947 / Donated by Friends and Players".
Historical NotesFoundry maquette for a bronze plaque honoring WPIAL coach Don Fletcher. This plaster cast was given to Don Fletcher at the time a commemorative bronze plaque was made. Fletcher coached the New Kensington High School Red Raiders form 1939-1960, including the period 1945-48, when Willie Thrower played there. Thrower went on to become the first African-American quarterback in the National Football League.
Previous owner
Donald Fletcher
Related institution
New Kensington High School
Related institution
New Kensington High School Red Raiders
Related institution
Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League
Related person
Willie Thrower
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1940
