Commemorative
Object number2010.117.2
Manufacturer
Reebok
Date2008
OriginChina
Mediumplastic; metal; fabric tape
Credit LineGift of Tom McMillan
DescriptionCommemorative groundbreaking shovel. Handle is the shaft from a hockey stick: black with gold and silver accents. Handle has numerous maker's marks, product information, and player name. Top of handle is wrapped in white fabric tape. Chrome metal shovel blade. Blade is engraved with commemorative event, date, and five logos and seals from involved organizations.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 9 × 5.75 × 70 in. (22.9 × 14.6 × 177.8 cm)InscriptionsBlade has engraved text: "NEW PITTSBURGH ARENA / GROUNDBREAKING / August 14, 2008 / [State of Pennsylvania seal] [Allegheny County seal] [City of Pittsburgh seal] / [Pittsburgh's Sports and Exhibition Authority emblem] [Pittsburgh Penguins logo]".
MarksFront of handle has text, from end of handle to blade, "[Reebok logo] / S. CROSBY P87 / [logo] / REGULAR FLEX 85 / [NHL logo] / GRIP T / sickick / [Reebok logo]".
Proper right side of handle has text, from end of handle to blade, "[Reebok logo] / kick / ZONE".
Back of handle has text, from end of handle to blade, "[Reebok logo] / 30 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY... / [warranty in French] / [barcode] / 5309229 / [Reebok logo]".
Proper left side of handle has text, from end of handle to blade, "kick / ZONE / [Reebok logo]".
Historical NotesShovel from groundbreaking ceremony for Consul Energy Center on August 14, 2008. This object documents the new home for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the battle to keep the team in town and build a new arena.
Previous owner
Tom McMillan
Related person
Sidney Patrick Crosby
Related institution
Pittsburgh Penguins
Related institution
State of Pennsylvania
Related institution
Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
Related institution
National Hockey League
Related institution
City of Pittsburgh
On View
On view
1997
Christian Brothers