Pants
Object number2004.55.1
Datec. 1982
MediumSatin; Plastic; Metal; Cotton; Leather
Credit LineGift of Matt Harris
DescriptionBMX Racing pants.Dimensions40.9999 x 14 in. (104.1 x 35.6 cm)Inscriptions"jT / Racing / USA" patch on both upper thighs. "HUFFY" in vertical lettering on side of thighs. "jT / Racing / USA" patches below knees; plastic clip and metal zipper at wasit; velcro at ankels; "jT / MAT" on seat of pants.
Historical NotesPart of a collection consisting of BMX bike racing jerseys, pants, helmet, goggles, and personal number sign worn Matt Harris. Born in Pittsburgh in 1964, and a graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School, Matt Harris began BMX racing at age 10. The following year, he won the Grand National Championship for his age class. As an amateur, Harris won a National Bicycle League No. 1 national ranking for the Expert class in 1979 and 1980. Turning professional at 17, he signed with the Kuwahara Pro team, then the Huffy Pro team. In four years as a professional BMX racer, Harris won more than 30 races. In 1983, he won the International BMX Federation World Championship in the Pro Cruiser class in Slagharen, Holland – the first time it was held outside of the United States.
Previous owner
Matt Harris
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Huffy
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Kopf Brand Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Carhartt
Leopold Gould Seyffert
