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Cleat, Shoe

Object number2007.17.4 a,b

Manufacturer Nike, Inc.

Datec. 2005

OriginChina

MediumLeather; Foam; Ink; Velcro

Credit LineGift of John McCormick

DescriptionPair of soccer cleats. Silver leather with black Nike swoosh logo on both sides. Player autograph on each.Dimensions5 x 3.5 x 12 in. (12.7 x 8.9 x 30.5 cm)
InscriptionsOn proper left side of left cleat (a) and on proper right side of right cleat (b) signature of "Paul Paradise #9" in gold ink.
MarksStamp: "TIEMPO / FOOTBALL".

Tag: "MADE IN CHINA"; sizes pertaining to different countries' systems; a barcode with numbers, and two dates: "09/16/05 10/21-05".

Bottom Label: "ZOOMAIR"
Historical NotesPaul Paradise was 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. He was also a star player for the Pittsburgh Raptors. The forward wracked up numerous awards throughout Pennsylvania: Paradise was even selected to Adidas ESP in 2005. On the side, he played club soccer for Century United. Paradise will soon play for the West Virginia University Mountaineers in their 2007 soccer season. Part of a collection donated by John McCormick, the founder and director of coaching for the Raptors.

Related person Paul Paradise

Related institution Pittsburgh Raptors

Related institution Plum High School

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