Football
Object number2008.93.11
Manufacturer
Wilson Sporting Goods Company
Date2007
MediumRubber; Paper; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of University of Pittsburgh
DescriptionCommemorative leather football with white strips on one side and black laces. Maker's inscription on top. Obverse's background is painted white and has gold and navy blue vinyl stickers; the stickers on the two ends have University of Pittsburgh abbreviated name; sticker at center has team names, game score, game name, and date.Dimensions13 x 20.75 in. (33 x 52.7 cm)InscriptionsFootball has stickers on the two ends with text "PITT" and sticker at center with text "PITT 13 / WEST VIRGINIA 9 / 100th BACKYARD BRAWL / DECEMBER 1, 2007".
MarksText includes "Wilson"; "NFHS / OTHER PATENTS PENDING"; "INFLATE 12.5-13.5 LBS / MADE IN U.S.A. / F1003 JX"; "NCAA [on image of gold football]" ; "PATENT #US 8,964,625 6,767,300 6,629,902 D457, 208 D480,774".
Historical NotesFootball commemorating the 100th Backyard Brawl played by the University of Pittsburgh and the West Virginia on December 1, 2007. Separated by just 70 miles, feelings run strong in the football rivalry between the University of Pittsburgh and West Virginia University. Both teams sport blue and gold as their school colors, that, and an abiding dislike for the other may be all they share. The fledgling teams, Pitt’s football program began in 1899 and WVU’s in 1891, first played in 1895. West Virginia won that contest, 8 - 0, and took the next two games, in 1898 and 1900, as well. But as of 2008, Pitt has the lead in wins in the match up.
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University of Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh Panthers
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