Ashtray
Object number2007.40.2
Date1971
MediumGlass; paint
Credit LineGift of Frank Goldbronn
DescriptionRectangular black glass souvenir tray with screen printed image of newspaper. Edges slightly higher than center. Image features the front page of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette when the Pirates won the World Series.Dimensions0.5 x 4.875 x 6.625 in. (1.3 x 12.4 x 16.8 cm)InscriptionsFront has text "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette / MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1971" and "WE'RE THE CHAMPS / Blass, Clemente Stop Orioles, 2-1".
Historical NotesThe 1971 World Series matched the defending champion Baltimore Orioles against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with the Pirates winning in seven games. Game 4, played in Pittsburgh, was the first-ever World Series game to be played at night.
Previous owner
Frank Goldbronn
Related institution
Pittsburgh Pirates
(founded 1887)
Related institution
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
(founded 1927)
Related person
Roberto Clemente Walker
(1934 - 1972)
Related person
Stephen Robert Blass
(born 1942)
Related institution
Baltimore Orioles
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