Souvenir
Object number2013.29.4
Date2012
OriginUnited States of America
MediumMetal, enamel
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionBrass-colored metal souvenir with two support feet on the bottom. Raised image in the center of a football player in the center who is holding a ball while his proper right arm entangled with another player's arm. Raised signature below the football player. At the top of the souvenir is a circle inscribed with the team name and three hypocycloids to the right colored yellow, red, and blue (Steelers logo). Banner below that has event name. Football shaped base has commemorative information. Below that are three logos.Dimensions6 x 4.25 x 0.625 in. (15.2 x 10.8 x 1.6 cm)InscriptionsFootball player in the center is wearing the number "32".
Raised signature below the football player.
At the top of the souvenir is a circle inscribed with the word "Steelers" and three hypocycloids to the right colored yellow, red, and blue (Steelers logo).
Banner below that reads: THE IMMACULATE RECEPTION".
Football shaped base reads: " "Celebrating the 40th Anniversary" ".
Below that are three logos:
the one on the left is circular and reads: "80 / SEASONS / 1933-2012";
the one in the center depicts a compass/clock/gear symbol above: "SENATOR JOHN HEINZ / HISTORY CENTER / IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION";
the one on the right has a pointed flower symbol with the letters: "ATI" to the right.
On back "Celebrating the 40th Anniversary / of the Immaculate Reception / Three Rivers Stadium / December 23, 1972 / AFC Divisional Playoff / Pittsburgh 13 / Oakland 7".
MarksOn back: "MADE IN USA".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to anniversary of Immaculate Reception.
Related person
Franco Harris
(1950 - 2022)
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Related institution
Senator John Heinz History Center
Related institution
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated
Related institution
Oakland Raiders
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