Shoe, Football
Object number2009.12.1 a,b
Manufacturer
Nike, Inc.
Date2005
Mediumleather; cotton; vinyl; rubber
Credit LineGift of Max Starks
DescriptionPair of football shoes.Dimensions7.25 x 6 x 15.25 in. (18.4 x 15.2 x 38.7 cm)InscriptionsBoth autographed "Max Starks 78".
Handwritten in black marker on outside inner ankle area: "78".
MarksCloth Label "MADE IN CHINA / CLM195-M1-C2 LN / OPEN FIELD SHARK 3E 3/4 HI ME / WHITE/BLACK" followed by shoe information chart.
Printed Nike Swoosh on back heel, both sides, velcro flap over show laces.
"NIKE" embroidered on bottom of shoelaces area.
Embroidered on outside of tongue: image of Nike Swoosh superimposed over football; label sewn into back of tongue.
Rubber soles: black, white, with red Nike Swoosh.
Size "M19".
Historical NotesPair of sneakers that belonged to and autographed by Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Max Starks. These shoes are from the 2005 Super Bowl season, and are size 19. He started all 16 games in the 2005 regular season at offensive tackle. Max W. Starks, IV (b. January 10, 1982 in Orlando, Florida), is an offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with whom he has won two Super Bowls. Starks is among the tallest NFL players, standing at 6'8" and 340 pounds. He was drafted in 2004, round three, pick 12, by the Steelers. He became a starter, for the first time, in the 2005 season, when the Steelers won their first Super Bowl in 26 years; he was also instrumental in winning their unprecedented sixth Super Bowl in the 2008 season.
Previous owner
Max Starks
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
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