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Ball, Hurling

Object number2024.58.1

Manufacturer O’Connor Sports

OriginPakistan

MediumLeather; Cork

Credit LineGift of Ron O'Shea, Pittsburgh Pucas

DescriptionHurling ball, also known as sliotar or sliothar. Spherical white ball constructed of two white pieces of leather surrounding cork center; there are pronounced out-turned dark gray seams between the two pieces of leather. White stitching. DimensionsDiameter: 2.625 in. (6.7 cm)
MarksOne side has black maker logo with black text below "[black Triquetra Celtic knot] / O'CONNOR'S".

Front of ball has green text "Quick".

One side has black-outlined green text "QUICK / TOUCH" with black graphic of hurling player in black to the viewer's right.

Back of ball has black text in a circular orientation "MADE IN PAKISTAN".
Historical NotesHurling ball used by youth team.

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