Basketball

Object number2018.91.1
Date2018
OriginChina
MediumRubber; Leather
Credit LineGift of Mark Whited
DescriptionSpherical autographed basketball with eight different color fields in red, white, and blue; color fields are separated by black lines. Black autographs throughout ball, twelve autographs total including one name repeated twice.DimensionsDiameter: 9.375 in. (23.8 cm)
InscriptionsOrange printed text on one white field "MAY 4-5, 2018 / PITTSBURGH / pipers / PITTSBURGH / 50th Anniversary / 1968 ABA Championship" and on another white field "Mark Cuban Foundation / presents / ABA / PITTSBURGH / pipers / REUNION".

Black autographs throughout ball:
"Steve Vacendak" on white field;
"Cal Graham" on blue field;
"Barry L." and "Leroy Wright" on white field;
"Dexter Westbrook" on red field;
"Herschell" and "Ira Harge" on white field;
"Cal Graham" on blue field;
"Jim Jarvis" and "Arvesta Kelly" on white field; and
"Tom Kerwin" and "Charlie Williams" on red field.
MarksBlack printed text on white field "www.galaxyballoon.com / MADE IN CHINA / LOT# 863228 / MOISTEN NEEDLE / INFLATE 7 TO 9 LBS".
Historical NotesAutographed basketball commemorating Pittsburgh Pipers' 50th Anniversary.
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