Medal, Prize
Object number2007.105.2
Manufacturer
Jostens, Inc.
Date1982
MediumSilk; metal
Credit LineGift of the Cunningham Family
DescriptionRed, white, and blue striped silk ribbon, connected at end to metal circular gold medal. Front of medal is embossed with text around edge. Images include man wearing a toga and helmet standing on Earth; a keystone with man kneeling inside; in background, outline of Pennsylvania. On backside: engraved championship text.Dimensions2.75 x 18.875 in. (7 x 47.9 cm)InscriptionsFront of medal is embossed around edge with text "PENNSYLVANIA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION / PIAA".
On backside: engraved, "GIRLS BASKETBALL / CLASS AA / CHAMPIONS / 1982".
MarksDeep stamp at bottom: "JOSTENS".
Historical NotesMedal from the AA PIAA high school championship game, played in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Two Cunningham sisters, the donor, Maureen (a senior), and Eileen (a freshman), played basketball for Brentwood, which compiled a 25-6 record on its way to the championship. Brentwood defeated Riverside in the title game by a score of 50-47.
Previous owner
Maureen Cunningham
Related institution
Brentwood High School
Related institution
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
Related person
Eileen Cunningham
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2011
