Jacket
Object number2023.147.10
Manufacturer
Empire Sporting Goods
Date1970
OriginNY
MediumNylon; Acrylic; Cotton; Fabric; Metal
Credit LineGift of Susan Stead
DescriptionWomen's royal blue nylon softball uniform jacket, size Medium. Stand-up collar. Long-sleeve. Knit neckline/collar and cuffs have blue, red, and white stripes. Each sleeve has two reflective white stripes at the elbow. Five (5) white metal snaps down front opening. One pocket on front of each hip. Torso is lined with royal blue plush fabric with two white stripes across lower center. Sleeves are lined with quilted green nylon fabric. Front of proper left breast has embroidered white team name. Inside front proper left hip pocket is embroidered white player first name.DimensionsHeight x Width (Width is between shoulder seams): 29.625 x 17.75 in. (75.2 x 45.1 cm)InscriptionsFront of proper left breast has embroidered white text "East End / Debs".
Inside front proper left hip pocket is embroidered white text "Sue".
MarksLabel inside back at top center has yellow and black embroidered text "EMPIRE / Sporting Goods / NEW YORK / UNION MADE RN 32921"; tag suspended from label has black printed text "RN 32921 / SheLl / 100% Nylon / Lining / 52% Acrylic / 48% Cotton / Exclusive of / Decoration / 521 MED".
Historical NotesEast End Debs athletic jacket 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
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c. 1970
1978
1941-1953
Steel Grip, Inc.
