Jacket
Object number2007.17.6
Manufacturer
Butwin Sportswear Company
Date2004
OriginMinneapolis, MN
MediumWool; leather; cotton; metal
Credit LineGift of John McCormick
DescriptionBlack wool jacket. White leather long sleeves, lined with wool. White leather outer-lined pockets. Seven white painted metal snap buttons. Cotton neck collar, cuffs, and bottom hem: all striped black and white. Back has championship information and team patch. Patch is circular, white with image of dinosaur kicking a soccer ball and team name. Dimensions22 x 29.5 in. (55.9 x 74.9 cm)InscriptionsBack: "NATIONAL / [patch with Raptor's logo] / CHAMPIONS".
Patch: circular, white with image of dinosaur kicking a soccer ball, "RAPTORS / SOCCER CLUB".
MarksTag in collar: "BUTWIN / The Champion of Jackets / MINNEAPOLIS, MN / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesThe Pittsburgh Raptors Soccer Club have won four World Championships, three National Championships, as well as six second place finishes, three third place finishes, and one fourth place finish at Nationals in 3v3 soccer. Part of a collection donated by John McCormick, the founder and director of coaching for the Raptors.
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Pittsburgh Raptors
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