Jacket
Object number2010.4.3
Datec. 1957
Mediumwool; cotton; metal
Credit LineGift of Richard Mitchell
DescriptionGrey wool. White and navy stripes on collar, sleeve cuffs and bottom hem. Seven grey metal snap buttons down front. Football-shaped patch on proper left breast, black with white background. Two side pockets, lined with a single white band. Blue and gold patch on proper left sleeve.Dimensions27 x 17 x 29.5 in. (68.6 x 43.2 x 74.9 cm)InscriptionsFootball-shaped patch on proper left breast, black with white background, "West Penn / Officials / Association".
Blue and gold patch on proper left sleeve, "P.I.A.A. / Approved / Official".
Handwriting on the inside back neck area, "R.A.M."
Historical NotesWPIAL PIAA Official's jacket that belonged to donor Richard Mitchell's father, Dick Mitchell. Donor Richard Mitchell played for Wilkinsburg High School in the 1950s and his father played for the championship Mt. Pleasant Ramsay football team in high school and then went on to serve as an official from the 1940s through the 1980s.
Related institution
West Penn Officials Association
Related institution
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
Previous owner
Dick Mitchell
Related institution
Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League
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