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Object number2008.78.2

Date2008

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumVinyl; ink

Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection

DescriptionRectangular white and yellow vinyl banner. Text in blue, black, gold, and red at top has event information and slogan. Near center is memorial message with color photograph of Dwight White in Pittsburgh Steelers uniform. At bottom is museum information. Yellow background features shadowed images of sporting events. Heavy board inside bottom pocket.Dimensions35.875 x 61 in. (91.1 x 154.9 cm)
InscriptionsIn blue, black, gold, and red, "FEDERATED INVESTORS / PARADE OF / CHAMPIONS / JUNE 20-22, 2008", "250 / p!ttsburgh / imagine what you can do here."

Near center, "IN MEMORY OF OUR FRIEND, / COLLEAGUE, AND CHAMPION / [photograph] / DWIGHT WHITE / JULY 30, 1949-JUNE 6, 2008".

At bottom, "WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA / SPORTS MUSEUM / AT THE HISTORY CENTER".
Historical NotesBanner remembering Steelers defensive end Dwight White, who passed away before his scheduled appearance at Parade of Champions, the only Pittsburgh 250 event that featured the city's famed reputation as a city of sporting champions. This three-day event took place at the Senator John Heinz History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Dwight "Mad Dog" White played for the Steelers from 1971-1980 and won four Super Bowl rings. He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the famed Steel Curtain.

Related person Dwight Lynn White (1949 - 2008)

Related institution Pittsburgh Steelers

Related institution Senator John Heinz History Center

Related institution Federated Investors

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