Shoe, Basketball
Object number2013.123.4 a,b
MediumLeather/Rubber/Fabric/Metal
Credit LineGift of the Zeller Family
DescriptionPair of black leather basketball shoes with white fabric laces and red soles. High ankles, and metal lace holes. Seams stitched with black thread. Shoes are tied together at the laces.Dimensionsa: L) 12.5" x W) 4.5" x H) 7.25" b: L) 12.5" x W) 4.5" x H) 7.25"
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.
Related institution
University of Pittsburgh
Related institution
Washington and Jefferson College
Previous owner
Dr. Harry R. Zeller
(died 2004)
Related institution
St. George High School
Related institution
Pittsburgh Municipal League
Related institution
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Related institution
Pittsburgh Ironmen
On View
Not on view
Converse
1900-1910