T-Shirt
Object number2016.145.3
Manufacturer
Hanes
Date1980-1984
OriginUnited States
MediumCotton; Fabric
Credit LineGift of Gregory T. Yakich
DescriptionAllegheny County Marbles Championship Champion t-shirt. Short-sleeve white cotton t-shirt.DimensionsHeight x Width: 26.5 × 25 in. (67.3 × 63.5 cm)InscriptionsPrinted red text on front "Allegheny County / MARBLES / Champion".
MarksMaker's tag inside collar at back center has red and black text and decoration: "Hanes / S 34/36 / [care instructions] / 100% COTTON / MADE IN U.S.A. / THC".
Historical NotesAllegheny County Marbles Championship Champion t-shirt. Part of a collection of t-shirts, hat, trophies, marbles, crown, and patch from marble champion Greg Yakich. All objects document Greg Yakich marble playing that started in 1981 and ended in 1984, when he won the National Championship at age 14, which is also the last year you can play. Greg and many members of his family were trained by Walter Lease, the Managing Director of Leslie Park in Lawrenceville. They trained in the pool and because they were able to train all year, many marble champs came out of Lawrenceville, and most were also related to Greg. The Heinz History Center has other marble collections documenting this same family.
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Gregory T. Yakich
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