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Sharpener, Metal

Object number2023.6.1 a-d

Manufacturer Wissota Manufacturing Company

Manufacturer CCM

Datec. 1965

OriginMinneapolis, MN

MediumSteel; Brass; Metal; Composite material (grinding stone); Rubber; Electrical wiring; Wood; Fabric

Credit LineGift of Michael Flanagan

DescriptionElectric ice skate sharpener with skate holder, skate holder clamp, and loose hardware.Marks(a)
Front of column has red metal plate with silver text "TOP / QUALITY / [logo] / BALL / BEARING / WISSOTA / MODEL NO. S8 / H.P. 1/4 / WHEEL 8" / R.P.M. 3450 / VOLTS 115 / AMPS 3.5 / CYCLE 60 / PHASE 1 / SERIAL NO 66 / USE ONLY WHEELS SUITABLE FOR / 3600 RPM / WISSOTA MFG. C... / MINNEAPOLIS / MINNESOT..."

Top of grinding wheel case has raised text "SGC".

Underside of diamond dresser bar has raised text "S".

Underside of base has raised text at front "SB".

Cord has label wrapped around it with printed text "RITER / LISTED / ... / UNDE. / LAB / AD52 / GEN" and text printed on the cord "VULKAFLEX TYPE SJ".

(b)
Metal base has raised text on top of front edge "MADE IN CANADA / BY CCM" and on top of proper right edge "C28".

Front of back wall has imprinted inverted text "C28".

(c)
Underside has imprinted text "C28".
Historical NotesSkate sharpener used by the Pittsburgh Hornet's hockey team. Donor Mike Flanagan's grandfather, Clyde Adams, was a referee/linesman for the Pittsburgh Hornet’s until his retirement in 1963. He took this skate sharpener when the Hornets dissolved. After his retirement as a linesman, he continued to work for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the locker room. He was knocked out by player Ron Harris during one of his last games as a linesman. He refereed for amateur leagues that played in North Park, South Park, Bridgeville, and before Penguins games. Mike was a member of the amateur leagues and eventually refereed for the league with his grandfather.

Related institution Pittsburgh Hornets

Related person Clyde Adams

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