Ball, Golf
Object number2018.19.3
Manufacturer
Wilson Sporting Goods Company
Date1981-2001
MediumPlastic; Rubber; Paint
Credit LineGift of Westinghouse SURE
DescriptionSpherical white golf ball. Surface is covered in shallow circular concave dimples. DimensionsDiameter: 1.688 in. (4.3 cm)InscriptionsOne side has gray logo with white "GE" above black text "WE DIDN'T / LOOSE / $ $ 1,500,000,000 $ $".
MarksSides have black printed text "Wilson 90" and printed on two opposing sides "ULTRA / 2".
Historical NotesGE golf ball. GE made golf balls that referred to a major Westinghouse loss, but spelled the word wrong on the golf balls “We didn’t loose…” Golf ball was given to Clark’s predecessor at Westinghouse by Jack Welch, GE CEO from 1981 to 2001. Part of a collection from the office of Westinghouse Electric executive Gary Clark.
Related institution
Westinghouse
Related institution
General Electric Company
Previous owner
Jack Welch
Previous owner
Gary M. Clark
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Wilson Sporting Goods Company
Wilson Sporting Goods Company
