Pin, Clothing
Object number2008.6.3 a,b
Datec. 1975
MediumMetal; paint
Credit LineGift of Jed Melnick
DescriptionRectangular gold pin. Engraved commemorative text on front, colors of lettering: black and red; glossy finish. Back: push pin and backing.Dimensions1.25 x 0.75 in. (3.2 x 1.9 cm)Inscriptions(a)
Engraved on front, "RENNIE STENNETT / 7 FOR 7 / [batting statistics chart] / SEPTEMBER 16, 1975".
Historical NotesPittsburgh Pirates Rennie Stennet “7 for 7, September 16, 1975” Pin. Stennet was a former second baseman who played for the Pirates from 1971 to 1979. The pin commemorates his 1975 landmark as the only baseball player in the 20th century to go seven for seven in a nine-inning game.
Related person
Renaldo Antonio Stennett Porte
Related institution
Pittsburgh Pirates
(founded 1887)
On View
Not on view
1880-1914
