Jersey, Softball
Object number2023.147.7
Manufacturer
The Powers Manufacturing Company
Date1982-1983
MediumSynthetic fabric; Vinyl
Credit LineGift of Susan Stead
DescriptionWomen's synthetic fabric softball jersey, size 40. Jersey is baby blue on the top half, white on the bottom half, and has a white and black stripe across center. Short-sleeve. V-neck is knit fabric with black and white stripes. Sleeves have white and black striped ends. Front baby blue section has applied black and white vinyl team name and black stripe has white vinyl sponsor name. Back's baby blue section has applied black and white vinyl player number.DimensionsHeight x Width: 26 x 29.5 in. (66 x 74.9 cm)InscriptionsFront has applied black vinyl text outlined in white on the baby blue section "DEBS" and applied white vinyl text on the black stripe "M & M".
Back has applied black vinyl text outlined in white "10".
MarksTag inside back at top center has green (faded) 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 right side seam has white fabric tag with blue and red printed text including "...UNITED / GARMENT / WORKERS / OF AMERICA / GENERAL EXECUTIVE / 2508835 / ..."
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.
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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