Ball, Soccer
Object number2024.49.4
Manufacturer
Select Sport
Datec. 2024
OriginPakistan
MediumPolyurethane; Polyester; Plastic; Ink
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
DescriptionSpherical soccer ball comprised of interlocking pentagonal and hexagonal shapes. Size 5. White overall with black, blue, red, and silver-gray details including stars, stripes, and patterns with human imagery. Air valve on one pentagon. Maker and product text throughout.DimensionsDiameter: 8.5 in. (21.6 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten text in black ink one hexagon "[signature / #4 / King Kenny]".
MarksBlack text on two sides, each spanning two hexagons "SELECT / BRILLANT / SUPER".
Black text on hexagon "FIFA / QUALITY PRO / 1016096".
Navy blue and red logo on pentagon has navy blue text "USL".
Black and green text on hexagon including "HSB / HAND STITCHED BALL / SELECT / RECOMMENDED PRESSURE / 0.7-1.0 BAR/10.2-14.5 PSI (USA/UK) / COVER: PU/RECYCLED POLYESTER BACKING / SIZE 5 / SELECT SPORT A/S / ... / [barcode] / 5703543928125 / MADE IN PAKISTAN".
Historical NotesSoccer ball from Pittsburgh Riverhounds match on April 27, 2024. In that match, a 2-0 win over Detroit City FC at Highmark Stadium, Kenardo Forbes set a new United Soccer League Championship record for regular season minutes played, eclipsing the old mark of 21,237. The record includes his time with the Rochester Rhinos (2015-2017) and Riverhounds (2018-2024) and still increases with each match played.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Riverhounds Soccer Club
Related person
Kenardo Forbes
(born 1988)
Related institution
United Soccer League
Related institution
Fédération Internationale de Football Association
Related institution
Detroit City Football Club
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