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Uniform, Sports

Object number2007.17.2 a,b

Date2006

MediumPolyester; cotton; ink

Credit LineGift of John McCormick

DescriptionSoccer uniform comprised of jersey and shorts. Soccer uniform jersey. Polyester, short-sleeved. Red and black vertical stripes, V-neck. White, black and red stripes on collar. Proper left breast: circular patch, white with image of dinosaur kicking a soccer ball and team name; patch outlined in red. Proper right breast has maker name in black. Letter "K" in an oval at the bottom of the V-neck. Back: Red, black, and white outlined patch letters (team name) and numbers (player number). Team members signatures on patches and red sections. Handwritten text with championship information. Soccer uniform shorts. Polyester. Black with red stripes down both sides. White cotton drawstring at waist; string with plastic tips. Proper left bottom has maker text embroidered.Dimensions(a) Width: 39.25; Length: 29.25
(b) Width: 25.5; Length: 18.125
Inscriptions(a)
Proper left breast: circular patch with text "RAPTORS / SOCCER CLUB".

Back: Red, black, and white outlined patch letters and numbers, "RAPTORS / 14".

Team members signatures on patches and red sections. Included in the signatures are Paul Paradise and John McCormick.

Written: "2006 "3" 2006 / WORLD / Champions / -18- / -16- / -15- ".
Marks(a)
Proper right breast: "KELME" in black.

Letter "K" in an oval at the bottom of the V-neck.

(b)
Proper left bottom: "KELME" embroidered.
Historical NotesCoach John McCormick is the founder and Director of Coaching for the Pittsburgh Raptors Soccer Club, who have won four World Championships, three National Championships, as well as six second place finishes, three third place finishes, and one fourth place finish at Nationals in 3v3 soccer. Among its star players was Paul Paradise, a Junior all-star soccer player at Plum High School in 2005, where he played in the WPIAL championship, scoring 78 career goals to go along with 56 assists. Part of a collection of soccer clothing, equipment, and trophies documenting both the Pittsburgh Raptors and the soccer career of local athlete Paul Paradise. As a star midfielder/forward at Plum High School, Paradise scored 78 career goals to go along with 56 assists. He also played for club soccer for Century United and the Pittsburgh Raptors. In addition to earning numerous awards throughout Pennsylvania, Paradise was selected to attend the illustrious Adidas ESP camp in 2005. The Pittsburgh Raptors compete nationally in tournaments featuring the three-on-three player format. The collection was donated by John McCormick, the founder and director of coaching for the Raptors.

Related person Paul Paradise

Related institution Pittsburgh Raptors

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