Belt
Object number2013.123.8
MediumFabric/Metal
Credit LineGift of the Zeller Family
DescriptionWhite and red fabric belt with silver colored metal clasps on each end. On obverse edge a red stripe runs along the middle and thee edges are stitched with white thread. The obverse is shiny fabric. On the reverse red thread stitching runs along the middle in two lines.Dimensions1.75 x 0.125 x 35 in. (4.4 x 0.3 x 88.9 cm)MarksIn both metal clasps is inscribed "SOLID BRASS".
On reverse of belt is stamped "38".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the basketball career of Dr. Harry R. Zeller. Zeller played high school, independent, college, and professional basketball before becoming a doctor. Zeller first played basketball at St. George High School and also played in the Pittsburgh Municipal League whose games were played at the South Side Market House court. He went on to play for Washington and Jefferson for four years and for the University of Pittsburgh for two while attending medical school. While at Pitt he was named to the All-East team in 1946. Professionally he played for the Pittsburgh Ironmen from 1947 to 1948. While at Pitt he played in the East/West play-off game, the game was played at Madison Square Garden. He died in 2004 at the age of 85.
Previous owner
Dr. Harry R. Zeller
(died 2004)
Related institution
St. George High School
Related institution
Pittsburgh Municipal League
Related institution
Washington and Jefferson College
Related institution
University of Pittsburgh
Related institution
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Related institution
Pittsburgh Ironmen
On View
Not on view1939-1945
Costumes Unlimited, Inc.
C. and E. Marshall Company
1941-1962