Sign, Informational
Object number2008.73.1
Made by
Wholey's Fish Market
Date2008
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumStyrofoam; ink
Credit LineGift of Daniel Wholey
DescriptionRectangular white styrofoam sign. Handwritten in red and black marker is informational message and Dan Wholey's signature.Dimensions22.5 x 1 x 18 in. (57.2 x 2.5 x 45.7 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten in red and black marker, "If you're from DETROiT / you're NOT Allowed / TO BUY the OCTOPUS / Dan Wholey / [Dan Wholey's signature] / *MUST SHOW Identification".
Historical NotesSign from Wholey's Fish Market during the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Detroit Red Wings. A tradition in Detroit is to toss octopi onto the ice--its eight legs representing the number of games it used to take to win the Stanley Cup. When the Red Wings came to Pittsburgh for Game 3, Dan Wholey famously forbade all Detroit fans from purchasing octopi from his store, making headlines all over the country. The Red Wings still defeated the Penguins 4 games to 2.
Previous owner
Dan Wholey
Related institution
Pittsburgh Penguins
Related institution
Wholey's Fish Market
Related institution
Detroit Red Wings
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