T-Shirt
Object number2011.136.1
Manufacturer
Fruit of the Loom
Date2000
OriginMexico
OriginUnited States of America
Mediumcotton; polyester
Credit LineGift of John W. Thwaite
DescriptionGrey cotton short sleeved t-shirt. Printed in red, orange, yellow, and black on proper left breast is name of team with image of two crisscrossed lacrosse sticks with flames behind.Dimensions28 x 21 x 7.5 in. (71.1 x 53.3 x 19.1 cm)InscriptionsPrinted in red, orange, yellow, and black on proper left breast: "PITTSBURGH / CROSSE FIRE / LACROSSE".
MarksTags in collar:
"FRUIT OF THE LOOM / BEST"; "XL / 50% COTTON/50% POLYESTER / ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO / of U.S.A. FABRIC" in three languages; care instructions on reverse.
Historical NotesPittsburgh Crossefire t-shirt. The Pittsburgh Bulls were part of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League, they played in Pittsburgh from 1990 to 1993. In 2000, the League returned to the area with the Pittsburgh Crossefire, but they only lasted one season before becoming the Washington Power. Donor John W. Thwaite used to attend the games at the Civic Arena when he was about 16 years old.
Previous owner
John Thwaite
Related institution
Pittsburgh Crossefire
Related institution
Major Indoor Lacrosse League
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