Helmet, Football
Object number2008.93.6
Manufacturer
Riddell Sports Group
Date2007
MediumVarious plastics; Rubber; Foam; Various metals
Credit LineGift of University of Pittsburgh
DescriptionGold painted football helmet with face mask. Blue and white decals on either side, decals on back, and white and red decals on front and on chinstrap. Maker's mark information inside helmet.Dimensions11 x 9 x 14 in. (27.9 x 22.9 x 35.6 cm)InscriptionsThick, clear decal sticker on sides reads "PITT" in blue and white. Navy blue decals on back, "76"; white sticker "PANTHERS" on white back rest. Handwritten in black marker, "76".
MarksAbove face mask ad on chin straps: in red print, "Riddell".
Warning labels inside helmet.
Historical NotesFootball helmet worn by #76 Jeff Otah, a University of Pittsburgh offensive tackle. Part of a collection of football items collected to document the 100th Backyard Brawl played by the University of Pittsburgh and the West Virginia on December 1, 2007. Separated by just 70 miles, feelings run strong in the football rivalry between the University of Pittsburgh and West Virginia University. Both teams sport blue and gold as their school colors, that, and an abiding dislike for the other may be all they share. The fledgling teams, Pitt’s football program began in 1899 and WVU’s in 1891, first played in 1895. West Virginia won that contest, 8 - 0, and took the next two games, in 1898 and 1900, as well. But as of 2008, Pitt has the lead in wins in the match up.
Previous owner
Jeff Otah
Related institution
University of Pittsburgh
Related institution
Pittsburgh Panthers
Related institution
West Virginia University
Terms
On View
On view
c. 2005
