Football
Object number2003.45.1
Manufacturer
Wilson Sporting Goods Company
Datec. 2001
MediumLeather; Plastic or rubber; Fabric; Thread; Opaque & metallic paints; Ink
Credit LineGift of Perry Traditional Academy
DescriptionFour elongated diamond-shape leather panels are stitched together surrounding an internal rubber air bladder. Along top, there are 8 pairs of opposing holes with black braided lacing. Painted white visibility stripes extend half-way around ball at each end. Needle-type air fill valve.Dimensions7 x 7 x 11.5 in. (17.8 x 17.8 x 29.2 cm)MarksPrinted in black & metallic-copper color ink: "WILSON / GST / Engineered / NFHS / Patent Pending" above HCAA Football emblem.
In black magic-marker on stripes: "P". On underside at each end-tip: "13 SVT" and "15 SVT"
Historical NotesFootball used in Pittsburgh City League high school Championship game, ending the 2002 season. The game was played at Heinz Field and was played between the Commodores and the Westingouse Bulldogs. The Commoedores won and remained undefeated and unscored-against.
Related institution
Pittsburgh City League
Related institution
Perry Commodores
Related institution
Perry Traditional Academy
Related institution
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Related institution
Westinghouse Bulldogs
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Wilson Sporting Goods Company
1880-1914
