Ornament, Christmas Tree
Object number2013.29.3
Date2012
MediumMetal, thread
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionGold-colored dimensional metal Christmas tree ornament with a gold string attached to the top. Oval shape with a raised image of a football player in the center who is holding a ball while his proper right arm outstretched. Below his arm is a circle inscribed with the team name with three hypocycloids to the right (Steelers logo). In the banner across the top is the event name. In the banner across the bottom is the event date.Dimensions0.25 x 2.875 x 2.875 in. (0.6 x 7.3 x 7.3 cm)InscriptionsFootball player in the center is wearing the number "32".
Below player's arm is a circle inscribed with the word: "Steelers" with three hypocycloids to the right (Steelers logo).
In the banner across the top reads: "Immaculate Reception".
In the banner across the bottom reads: "December 23, 1972".
Historical NotesOrnament commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception which happened on December 23, 1972.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Related person
Franco Harris
(1950 - 2022)
On View
Not on view
2012
1920-1987
1984-1987
1920-1929
