Shirt
Object number2007.177.1
Manufacturer
Reebok
Date2007
MediumPolyester; Ink
Credit LineGift of Mike Tomlin
DescriptionBlack, longsleeve shirt with NFL logo over the proper left breast.Dimensions20 x 29.25 in. (50.8 x 74.3 cm)InscriptionsProper left breast: white screen print, inside shield outline, "EQUIPMENT / NFL [logo]"
Lower proper left: black rectangular sewn label with white embroidery, "NFL EQUIPMENT"
Inside neckline/collar: screen-printed label directly on object, with same image as chest, "reebok / PLAY DRY / ASSEMBLED IN COSTA RICA [in 2 more languages] / NAME # / [handwritten in back marker] MT / 2XL [in 2 more languages]". Inside proper left hem: white tag, "STYLE #: R22(?)6A / RN#:69424/CA#:17335 / 100% POLYESTER [in 2 more languages] / ASSEMBLED IN COSTA RICA / OF US COMPONENTS"; opposites side: washing instructions in 3 languages.
Historical NotesDonor Mike Tomlin wore this shirt during the Pittsburgh Steelers 2007 football season. Mike Tomlin (b. March 15, 1972) was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history on January 22, 2007. Tomlin was the Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator in 2006 after spending the previous five seasons (2001-2005) as defensive backs coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tomlin replaced Bill Cowher, who resigned on January 5 after 15 seasons as the Steelers head coach. Tomlin was the tenth African American head coach in NFL history, and first in Steelers history. The Steelers finished Tomlin's first season as head coach with the number one ranked defense in the NFL, the 2007 AFC North Division championship, and a 10-6 record. The Steelers lost in the first round of playoffs to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 29-31.
Related person
Mike Tomlin
(born 1972)
Related institution
National Football League
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Subjects
On View
On view
c. 1980
