Basketball
Object number2003.126.1
Manufacturer
MacGregor
Date1966-1967
MediumLeather/Ink
Credit LineGift of DeVenzio Family
DescriptionOrange leather basketball with black leather design and handwritten inscription.DimensionsCircumference-2.9"InscriptionsHandwritten text on ball in black marker "AMBRIDGE / State Champs / 1966-67".
Marks"MacGregor / Official / Cast / Bilt / X10L".
Historical NotesBasketball used by the 1966-1967 Ambridge High School basketball team which featured donor Chuck DeVenzio as coach and his son Dick DeVenzio playing. Basketball was used when Ambridge won the state championships. Considered one of the finest basketball teams in state history, Ambridge won the state championship, and Dick was named first team Parade All-American.
Related institution
Ambridge Area High School
Related person
Dick DeVenzio
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