Jersey, Football

Object number2004.188.2

Manufacturer Sand-Knit Division Medalist Industries

Date1972-1974

MediumFabric/Ink

Credit LineGift of Bill Cowher

DescriptionWhite knit football jersey with green and yellow decoration from.Dimensions19 x 28 in. (48.3 x 71.1 cm)
InscriptionsFront and back of jersey have an applied number "55" in green.

Sleeves of the jersey have applied green number "55" at the top.

Inside at lower back hem "381" is written in black ink and "5027" is stamped in black ink.
MarksTag at lower left hem has text "Sand-Knit Division Medalist Industries".
Historical NotesThis jersey belonged to Bill Cowher when he played football at Carlynton High School in Crafton, Pennsylvania where he graduated in 1975. He wore this jersey in the early years of his career at the school. As a senior he was selected honorable mention All-State in football. Cowher also excelled in basketball and track at the school. After playing college football at North Carolina State, he began his NFL career as a linebacker with the Browns in 1980. In 1992, Cowher was chosen to succeed the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers coach Chuck Noll as head coach, a position he held until 2006.

Previous owner William Laird Cowher (born 1957)

Related institution Carlynton High School

Related institution Pittsburgh Steelers

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