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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.Label TextThis Jamaican native competed for his home country’s national team in three matches in 2010. After stops with the indoor Syracuse Silver Knights (2011-18) and the USL’s Rochester Rhinos, where he won a title in 2015, Forbes signed with the Riverhounds before the 2018 season. The team has qualified for the playoffs every year since Forbe’s arrival, winning the Players’ Shield for the best regular season record in 2023. The midfielder holds multiple USL and Riverhounds records, has been named a First Team or Second Team All-USL Championship player (2018-2023), and was one of three finalists for the league’s Most Valuable Player award in 2019. .

Related institution Pittsburgh Riverhounds Soccer Club

Related person Kenardo Forbes (born 1988)

Related institution United Soccer League

Related institution Detroit City Football Club

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