Shorts, Athletic

Object number2013.123.13

Manufacturer Lowe and Campbell Athletic Goods

MediumCotton/Fabric/Metal/Plastic

Credit LineGift of the Zeller Family

DescriptionRed cotton basketball shorts with black trim along the sides and around the legs as well as a black belt with a red stripe in the middle and a silver colored metal buckle and five adjustment holes. Fabric number is stitched to the left leg of the shorts in black with a white outline. Inside of waist is white. Black plastic buttons.Dimensions13.25 x 19 in. (33.7 x 48.3 cm)
InscriptionsThe number "13" in fabric is stitched to the left leg of the shorts in black with a white outline.
MarksMaker's information stitched to the inside waist "LOWE & CAMPBELL / ATHLETIC GOODS / 36".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the basketball career of Dr. Harry R. Zeller. Zeller played high school, independent, college, and professional basketball before becoming a doctor. Zeller first played basketball at St. George High School and also played in the Pittsburgh Municipal League whose games were played at the South Side Market House court. He went on to play for Washington and Jefferson for four years and for the University of Pittsburgh for two while attending medical school. While at Pitt he was named to the All-East team in 1946. Professionally he played for the Pittsburgh Ironmen from 1947 to 1948. While at Pitt he played in the East/West play-off game, the game was played at Madison Square Garden. He died in 2004 at the age of 85.

Previous owner Dr. Harry R. Zeller (died 2004)

Related institution St. George High School

Related institution Pittsburgh Municipal League

Related institution Washington and Jefferson College

Related institution University of Pittsburgh

Related institution Pittsburgh Ironmen

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