Jersey, Softball
Object number2023.147.6
Manufacturer
The Powers Manufacturing Company
Date1977-1978
MediumSynthetic fabric; Vinyl
Credit LineGift of Susan Stead
DescriptionWomen's black synthetic fabric softball jersey, size 40. Short-sleeve. V-neck with baby blue and white striped neckline. Sleeves have triangular white fabric panel with bordering baby blue chevron stripe. Rounded bottom hem. Front has applied white and blue vinyl team name; text is underlined with blue sponsor name on the underline. Back has applied white and blue vinyl player number. DimensionsHeight x Width: 25.75 x 29.75 in. (65.4 x 75.6 cm)InscriptionsFront has applied white text outlined in blue "Debs"; text is underlined in white with blue text in the underline "M & M Lounge".
Back has applied white number outlined in blue "10".
MarksTag inside back at top center has green and black printed text on the front "POWERS / Mfg. Co. / QUALITY ATHLETIC WEAR / SIZE 40 / CARE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE" and care instructions on the reverse.
Proper left side seam has white fabric tag with blue and red printed text including "...UNITED / GARMENT / WORKERS / OF AMERICA / GENERAL EXECUTIVE / 6170063 / 242 / ...".
Historical NotesEast End Debs softball jersey from the 1970s. Label TextThe East End Debs softball team, founded in 1965 and active until 1985, had more than 80 girls and women players who contributed to the team’s success. In 1969, after winning their fourth consecutive Greater Pittsburgh championship, the Debs qualified for the final game at nationals, but lost 5-0. Four members of the team were chosen as All-Stars. The following year, the Debs captured their first national championship, beating the Pittsburgh Orioles 5-1. Sue Stead was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. In 1971, the Debs won it all again. Jeri Riedel, named MVP of the national championship, allowed only six hits in five games during the tournament. The team added another national and multiple regional titles through the years, creating a reputation for excellence.The East End Debs softball team, founded in 1965 and active until 1985, had more than 80 girls and women players who contributed to the team’s success. In 1969, after winning their fourth consecutive Greater Pittsburgh championship, the Debs qualified for the final game at nationals, but lost 5-0. Four members of the team were chosen as All-Stars. The following year, the Debs captured their first national championship, beating the Pittsburgh Orioles 5-1. Sue Stead was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. In 1971, the Debs won it all again. Jeri Riedel, named MVP of the national championship, allowed only six hits in five games during the tournament. The team added another national and multiple regional titles through the years, creating a reputation for excellence.
Previous owner
Susan Stead
Related institution
East End Debs
Related institution
M & M Lounge
Related institution
United Garment Workers of America
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